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    Default Getting calls from an unknown number.

    Hi,

    I've been getting calls from a certain series of numbers starting with 140. I have no idea where these numbers originate from. If I answer there is no response, the call goes on for 5 seconds then disconnects, then I get the call again. If I hang up without answering, then I don't get the call again.

    This goes on for about 25 times a day and its driving me nuts. I can't listen to music or browse the web in peace on my phone. I tried looking online and it seems a lot of people are having this problem and everyone is oblivious as to who it is. What should I do?

    Some numbers:
    1400945383
    1400945662
    1409490087
    1400945657
    1409540014

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    Default Re: Getting calls from an unknown number.

    140 no's are ADS!

    Register for Do not Dial Service from your Service provider
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    Default Re: Getting calls from an unknown number.

    I've tried. Its been about 6 months now, still not activated. Looks like I'll have to boot the idea cc guy.

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    Default Re: Getting calls from an unknown number.

    Quote Originally Posted by serpent16 View Post
    140 no's are ADS!

    Register for Do not Dial Service from your Service provider
    Did you mean DND (Do not Disturb) ?
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    Default Re: Getting calls from an unknown number.

    Tried again, I'm getting a message : "Dear Customer, the option exercised by you is invalid."

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    ^^Woops yead DND
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    Default Re: Getting calls from an unknown number.

    You have a secret admirer :3
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    Default Re: Getting calls from an unknown number.

    Quote Originally Posted by axes2t2 View Post
    You have a secret admirer :3
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    Default Re: Getting calls from an unknown number.

    If you have an Android, you can easily block certain numbers. There are many efficient apps to do that.
    Call is blocked, but you get notification too, about when and how many times did the call came.

    PS: Which network you have. I have Airtel, and there comes calls to me from numbers like, 1400****, but in my case I rarely get those. Maybe 1 in a day.

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    Quote Originally Posted by axes2t2 View Post
    You have a secret admirer :3

    Feeling relatively less Forever Alone.


    Quote Originally Posted by Vyom View Post
    If you have an Android, you can easily block certain numbers. There are many efficient apps to do that.
    Call is blocked, but you get notification too, about when and how many times did the call came.

    PS: Which network you have. I have Airtel, and there comes calls to me from numbers like, 1400****, but in my case I rarely get those. Maybe 1 in a day.
    I use idea. I tried some call blocking apps, but most of them are paid. Free ones are not so good.

    I use Android BTW.

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    Well, personally I don't use any call blocking app, but I tried this one:
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...mVibG9ja2VyIl0.

    And found this appropriate for my needs. It actually blocked the contact without letting them know that I have blocked them. (that means no busy tone or message rather out of reach message).

    Only thing missing from the apps which I tried is the ability to add numbers through wildcards.

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    Default Re: Getting calls from an unknown number.

    Try this call blocker: Here
    It can block via wildcard also.
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    Default Re: Getting calls from an unknown number.

    Trying....will let you know if it worked.

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    Default Re: Getting calls from an unknown number.

    Try tweeting and give them a complaint @
    https://twitter.com/ideacellular

    or

    http://www.facebook.com/idea

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    Default Re: Getting calls from an unknown number.

    Update: The wildcard feature is only available in the pro version. Since I do not have a credit card, I cannot use that facility.

    Quote Originally Posted by gopi_vbboy View Post
    Try tweeting and give them a complaint @
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    Yes, yes. Will try here. Everyone will know this time.

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    Desmond David:

    I think you are being trolled. Call Bombarding. Just like SMS Bombarding.

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    Default Re: Getting calls from an unknown number.

    Imma gonna change my service and see what happens.
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