How do I mask my phone calls?

To mask your phone calls temporarily, you can hide your caller ID on a per-call basis using a simple code before dialing.

Masking Your Number for a Single Call

The most common method to hide your phone number from appearing on the recipient's caller ID for a specific outgoing call involves dialing a short code before the phone number. When you use this method, your number typically appears as "Private," "Blocked," "No Caller ID," or similar text on the recipient's device instead of your actual phone number.

Here are the steps based on the provided information:

• Enter *67. This is the special code that instructs your phone carrier to block your number for the next call.
• Enter the number you wish to call (including area code). Dial the full phone number immediately after the *67 code, without any pauses or extra characters.
• Tap Call. Initiate the call as you normally would.

For example, if you wanted to call the number 555-123-4567 and mask your caller ID, you would dial:

*675551234567

Then, tap the call button. Your number will be hidden for only this specific call. Subsequent calls will display your caller ID normally unless you dial *67 again.

Important Considerations

• Availability: This method (*67) works for most domestic calls within North America (US and Canada). Its availability and function might vary for international calls or in other regions.
• Emergency Services: Dialing *67 does not block your number when calling emergency services like 911 or 000. Your location and information are still transmitted.
• Toll-Free Numbers: Your number may still be visible when calling toll-free numbers (like 800, 888, etc.).
• Recipient's Settings: Some individuals or businesses may have settings on their phones or systems to automatically reject calls from blocked or private numbers.
• Permanent Blocking: *67 is for temporary, per-call blocking. To block your number permanently, you usually need to contact your phone carrier.

Using *67 is a quick and effective way to mask your caller ID when you need privacy for a specific outgoing call.