Blocking number (merged)

Critical · 13-07-2006, 18:20

Hi guys,

Please could you help me? My friend has got herself in a bit of a mess, she gave her mobile number out to this guy who she wasn't really interested in but she was put in an awkward position and now she is constantly being hassled. The bottom line is, is there a way of "blocking" calls and/or texts from a certain number and how would she go about this? (she doesn't really want to change her number) She is with Vodafone if that helps. If anyone knows anything about this, I would be really grateful if they could help out because she's getting herself in a right state over it all.

Thanks very much.

Critical · 13-07-2006, 18:22

Hi guys,

Please could you help me? My friend has got herself in a bit of a mess, she gave her mobile number out to this guy who she wasn't really interested in but she was put in an awkward position and now she is constantly being hassled. The bottom line is, is there a way of "blocking" calls and/or texts from a certain number and how would she go about this? (she doesn't really want to change her number) She is with Vodafone if that helps. If anyone knows anything about this, I would be really grateful if they could help out because she's getting herself in a right state over it all.

Thanks very much.

(I've posted this in the "Telephony" forum as well but I need all the help I can get!)

stud u like · 13-07-2006, 18:30

Just phone Vodaphone up and ask them to bar the number. If its severe harassment,I would also phone their nuisance call dept.

http://online.vodafone.co.uk/dispatc...pageID=AV_0045

13-07-2006, 18:36

I'm not sure the networks will block calls/texts to individual mobile phones from individual numbers.

Even if they did, it sounds like this pest would just call from another number.

Definitely worth calling your network anyway (sorry I mean getting your 'friend' to call their network) to report him.

They may advise your 'friend' goes to the police and or gets the advice of a solicitor. If the calls are a continual nuisance or are harrasment, an court injuction could ultimately be applied for to prevent them.

Critical · 13-07-2006, 18:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by stud u like

Just phone Vodaphone up and ask them to bar the number. If its severe harassment,I would also phone their nuisance call dept.

http://online.vodafone.co.uk/dispatc...pageID=AV_0045

Thanks very much. You're a life saver!

13-07-2006, 18:43

She might not want to but she should just change her number. Yeah it might mean giving her mates a new number but it will stop all the calls and texts or if its contract then like stud u like said call vodafone.

Thanhuk · 13-07-2006, 19:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Critical

Hi guys,

Please could you help me? My friend has got herself in a bit of a mess, she gave her mobile number out to this guy who she wasn't really interested in but she was put in an awkward position and now she is constantly being hassled. The bottom line is, is there a way of "blocking" calls and/or texts from a certain number and how would she go about this? (she doesn't really want to change her number) She is with Vodafone if that helps. If anyone knows anything about this, I would be really grateful if they could help out because she's getting herself in a right state over it all.

Thanks very much.

(I've posted this in the "Telephony" forum as well but I need all the help I can get!)

You cannot block calls or texts from a specific number (if there was, you know I'll be usuing the service!)

However, she could just say to the lad that shes not interested? Easiest thing to do, or if all else fails, ignore the texts and dont answer the calls.

Thanh

colwyn bay · 13-07-2006, 19:12

If they are nusiance calls or texts then she should report them in the usual way

cleocat · 13-07-2006, 19:13

my phone has a call baring option, never used it but it worth a try, its under security option on my phone.

but its best to be honest and let him know she not intrested or just ignoring the call he will oon get the message

Jeredin · 13-07-2006, 19:40

Get someone else to answer it and say theyve just bought the phone off a friend. they may stop then if the fella thinks its someone elses phone now.

fi~ · 13-07-2006, 20:00

i had a stalkerish ex once and he kept phoning and texting me but not always on the same number so it wasnt as easy to report him
in the end i got a male friend to lie and say i'd moved abroad and the phone was now with his girlfriend
the calls and texts soon stopped

13-07-2006, 20:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Critical

Hi guys,

Please could you help me? My friend has got herself in a bit of a mess, she gave her mobile number out to this guy who she wasn't really interested in but she was put in an awkward position and now she is constantly being hassled. The bottom line is, is there a way of "blocking" calls and/or texts from a certain number and how would she go about this? (she doesn't really want to change her number) She is with Vodafone if that helps. If anyone knows anything about this, I would be really grateful if they could help out because she's getting herself in a right state over it all.

Thanks very much.

You could get your friend to visit this site for help and info - www.stoptextbully.com

Hope she gets it sorted.

Thanhuk · 13-07-2006, 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by cleocat

my phone has a call baring option, never used it but it worth a try, its under security option on my phone.

but its best to be honest and let him know she not intrested or just ignoring the call he will oon get the message

Thats just blocks ALL Calls to your mobile, nt calls from a specific mobile.

duckapluck · 13-07-2006, 21:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thanhuk

Thats just blocks ALL Calls to your mobile, nt calls from a specific mobile.

My phone blocks texts from specific numbers but i doubt you can block calls from numbers.
Why doesnt she just change numbers? Text all in her phone the new one but exclude this person.

13-07-2006, 21:42

I had someone dodgy from uni stalking me and I reported them to Vodafone who looked at the text messages he sent me and advised me to reply to him saying I had reported him as a nuisance caller and if they continued I would report him to the police.

It worked - he soon buggered off and left me alone.

Thanhuk · 13-07-2006, 21:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by itsme25

My phone blocks texts from specific numbers but i doubt you can block calls from numbers.

It may just be phone specific as the majority of phones I know can't do this.

14-07-2006, 00:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thanhuk

It may just be phone specific as the majority of phones I know can't do this.

Samsung phones are able to block texts from certain numbers. The text is still delivered to the phone by the network, but when the text from the blocked number arrives, the phone just deletes the message without notifying you.

I personally wouldn't block texts as I'd like to read what they say. If you don't reply to it then the texter won't know that you've received their message or not.

14-07-2006, 02:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by iDRAGbehind

If you don't reply to it then the texter won't know that you've received their message or not.

Delivery reports?

14-07-2006, 10:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by iDRAGbehind

I personally wouldn't block texts as I'd like to read what they say. If you don't reply to it then the texter won't know that you've received their message or not.

Not everyone is like that though when i get a text from someone I'm not talking to i just cover the screen and delete it without reading it. I was getting hassled by some girl and when she called and i just answered and played music down the phone. After about a week the calls and texts stopped.

13-07-2006, 18:20	#1
Critical Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 78	Please help! Hi guys, Please could you help me? My friend has got herself in a bit of a mess, she gave her mobile number out to this guy who she wasn't really interested in but she was put in an awkward position and now she is constantly being hassled. The bottom line is, is there a way of "blocking" calls and/or texts from a certain number and how would she go about this? (she doesn't really want to change her number) She is with Vodafone if that helps. If anyone knows anything about this, I would be really grateful if they could help out because she's getting herself in a right state over it all. Thanks very much.

13-07-2006, 18:22	#2
Critical Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 78	Please please help! (blocking calls on a mobile) Hi guys, Please could you help me? My friend has got herself in a bit of a mess, she gave her mobile number out to this guy who she wasn't really interested in but she was put in an awkward position and now she is constantly being hassled. The bottom line is, is there a way of "blocking" calls and/or texts from a certain number and how would she go about this? (she doesn't really want to change her number) She is with Vodafone if that helps. If anyone knows anything about this, I would be really grateful if they could help out because she's getting herself in a right state over it all. Thanks very much. (I've posted this in the "Telephony" forum as well but I need all the help I can get!)

13-07-2006, 18:30	#3
stud u like Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Sunny Side Of The Street Posts: 40,105	Just phone Vodaphone up and ask them to bar the number. If its severe harassment,I would also phone their nuisance call dept. http://online.vodafone.co.uk/dispatc...pageID=AV_0045

13-07-2006, 18:36	#4
dawson Posts: n/a	I'm not sure the networks will block calls/texts to individual mobile phones from individual numbers. Even if they did, it sounds like this pest would just call from another number. Definitely worth calling your network anyway (sorry I mean getting your 'friend' to call their network) to report him. They may advise your 'friend' goes to the police and or gets the advice of a solicitor. If the calls are a continual nuisance or are harrasment, an court injuction could ultimately be applied for to prevent them.

13-07-2006, 18:40	#5
Critical Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 78	Quote: Originally Posted by stud u like Just phone Vodaphone up and ask them to bar the number. If its severe harassment,I would also phone their nuisance call dept. http://online.vodafone.co.uk/dispatc...pageID=AV_0045 Thanks very much. You're a life saver!

13-07-2006, 18:43	#6
RYPW Posts: n/a	She might not want to but she should just change her number. Yeah it might mean giving her mates a new number but it will stop all the calls and texts or if its contract then like stud u like said call vodafone.

13-07-2006, 19:09	#7
Thanhuk Guest Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,312	Quote: Originally Posted by Critical Hi guys, Please could you help me? My friend has got herself in a bit of a mess, she gave her mobile number out to this guy who she wasn't really interested in but she was put in an awkward position and now she is constantly being hassled. The bottom line is, is there a way of "blocking" calls and/or texts from a certain number and how would she go about this? (she doesn't really want to change her number) She is with Vodafone if that helps. If anyone knows anything about this, I would be really grateful if they could help out because she's getting herself in a right state over it all. Thanks very much. (I've posted this in the "Telephony" forum as well but I need all the help I can get!) You cannot block calls or texts from a specific number (if there was, you know I'll be usuing the service!) However, she could just say to the lad that shes not interested? Easiest thing to do, or if all else fails, ignore the texts and dont answer the calls. Thanh

13-07-2006, 19:12	#8
colwyn bay Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: erm...... Colwyn Bay! Posts: 1,612	If they are nusiance calls or texts then she should report them in the usual way

13-07-2006, 19:13	#9
cleocat Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,605	my phone has a call baring option, never used it but it worth a try, its under security option on my phone. but its best to be honest and let him know she not intrested or just ignoring the call he will oon get the message

13-07-2006, 19:40	#10
Jeredin Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Liverpool Posts: 338	Get someone else to answer it and say theyve just bought the phone off a friend. they may stop then if the fella thinks its someone elses phone now.

13-07-2006, 20:00	#11
fi~ Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,382	i had a stalkerish ex once and he kept phoning and texting me but not always on the same number so it wasnt as easy to report him in the end i got a male friend to lie and say i'd moved abroad and the phone was now with his girlfriend the calls and texts soon stopped

13-07-2006, 20:39	#12
iDRAGbehind Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by Critical Hi guys, Please could you help me? My friend has got herself in a bit of a mess, she gave her mobile number out to this guy who she wasn't really interested in but she was put in an awkward position and now she is constantly being hassled. The bottom line is, is there a way of "blocking" calls and/or texts from a certain number and how would she go about this? (she doesn't really want to change her number) She is with Vodafone if that helps. If anyone knows anything about this, I would be really grateful if they could help out because she's getting herself in a right state over it all. Thanks very much. You could get your friend to visit this site for help and info - www.stoptextbully.com Hope she gets it sorted.

13-07-2006, 21:21	#13
Thanhuk Guest Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,312	Quote: Originally Posted by cleocat my phone has a call baring option, never used it but it worth a try, its under security option on my phone. but its best to be honest and let him know she not intrested or just ignoring the call he will oon get the message Thats just blocks ALL Calls to your mobile, nt calls from a specific mobile.

13-07-2006, 21:24	#14
duckapluck Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,532	Quote: Originally Posted by Thanhuk Thats just blocks ALL Calls to your mobile, nt calls from a specific mobile. My phone blocks texts from specific numbers but i doubt you can block calls from numbers. Why doesnt she just change numbers? Text all in her phone the new one but exclude this person.

13-07-2006, 21:42	#15
jamsarnie Posts: n/a	I had someone dodgy from uni stalking me and I reported them to Vodafone who looked at the text messages he sent me and advised me to reply to him saying I had reported him as a nuisance caller and if they continued I would report him to the police. It worked - he soon buggered off and left me alone.

13-07-2006, 21:54	#16
Thanhuk Guest Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,312	Quote: Originally Posted by itsme25 My phone blocks texts from specific numbers but i doubt you can block calls from numbers. It may just be phone specific as the majority of phones I know can't do this.

14-07-2006, 00:32	#17
iDRAGbehind Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by Thanhuk It may just be phone specific as the majority of phones I know can't do this. Samsung phones are able to block texts from certain numbers. The text is still delivered to the phone by the network, but when the text from the blocked number arrives, the phone just deletes the message without notifying you. I personally wouldn't block texts as I'd like to read what they say. If you don't reply to it then the texter won't know that you've received their message or not.

14-07-2006, 02:19	#18
dawson Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by iDRAGbehind If you don't reply to it then the texter won't know that you've received their message or not. Delivery reports?

14-07-2006, 10:38	#19
RYPW Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by iDRAGbehind I personally wouldn't block texts as I'd like to read what they say. If you don't reply to it then the texter won't know that you've received their message or not. Not everyone is like that though when i get a text from someone I'm not talking to i just cover the screen and delete it without reading it. I was getting hassled by some girl and when she called and i just answered and played music down the phone. After about a week the calls and texts stopped.

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