Hidden numbers in cell phones?

Question

I keep getting a message from someone on my cell phone but their number is "hidden". Someone told me there is such an option in cell phones which I know nothing about other than sending a message and calling. Is there any way I can find out who's sending me the messages?

Answer 1

Don't think there is a way for text messaging. The person is most likely sending you text from a web site. That will not reveal their number. No way to find out whom it is.

If the person is calling you from a blocked number, then do this:

If this is a recurring problem you can forward your calls to a toll-free number which will reveal blocked IDs.

When I need to bust a private caller I forward unanswered calls to a toll-free number instead of voicemail deposit. Then don't answer private calls. Caller ID cannot be blocked to toll-free numbers.

You can use the toll-free provider's voicemail or forward the call to another line from there.

The toll-free provider I use is Kall8 which immediately sends an email with the caller's name (if available) and number. You can have this sent to your phone. This provider charges $2 a month and 6.9 cents a minute.