I Received A Call From "Restricted"

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I believe LG phones display "private" numbers (in other words, a blocked ID)
as "restricted". At least my 4400 and 6100 both do.


"Dave" <Dav1936531@nowhere.com> wrote in message
newsan.2005.03.19.08.23.08.686000@nowhere.com...
> Hello,
> I have a LG3200 cell and verizon service.
>
> Today I have recieved about 6 calls from "restricted", i.e., in my missed
> calls list they are listed as "restricted". There is no call back number
> listed and any attempt to hit send and call back on these missed calls to
> find out what is going on delivers a message from the phone of: invalid
> number.
>
> Does anybody have any idea what is going on here? I have none and am
> wondering if this is some type of worm attack or hack attempt or
> something.
>
> I have no clue what this is all about.
> Thanks in advance for any info.
> Dave

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On Sat, 19 Mar 2005 05:21:41 GMT, Dave wrote:

>Does anybody have any idea what is going on here? I have none and am
>wondering if this is some type of worm attack or hack attempt or something.

"Restricted" means that the caller's account was set not to identify the caller or phone number.

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On Sat, 19 Mar 2005 05:21:41 GMT, Dave <Dav1936531@nowhere.com> wrote:
>Today I have recieved about 6 calls from "restricted", i.e., in my missed
>calls list they are listed as "restricted". There is no call back number
>listed and any attempt to hit send and call back on these missed calls to
>find out what is going on delivers a message from the phone of: invalid
>number.

It could even be Verizon calling you about your account. Verizon blocks
caller ID when they call you.

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US wrote:
> Most likely it is a telemarketer. Everytime I've answered "restricted"
> calls it has been something like that.

Most likely it is a telemarketer, OR someone who has caller-id blocked. When I
call from my home phone which has auto CLID block, it shows "restricted" on
cellular phones and usually something like "private" on landline caller ID
boxes unless I unblock my number by using the *82 predial code.

Try it yourself. *67 blocks caller ID for your next call, *82 unblocks caller
ID for your next call, and both work from any landline or US cell phone - try
from both.

Landline carriers and, I imagine, most cellular carriers allow you to block
caller ID by default. Cell carriers even let you do it at no additional charge.

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On Sun, 20 Mar 2005 00:15:05 GMT, "US" <Ourinfo@worldnet.att.net>
wrote:

>Most likely it is a telemarketer. Everytime I've answered "restricted"
>calls it has been something like that.

Not saying there aren't some out there who don't do this, but haven't
telemarketers been required to send CID info with their calls?

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Most calls from a company using T1 lines do not send Caller ID.

Like others said, probably a Telemarketer

"Dave" <Dav1936531@nowhere.com> wrote in message
newsan.2005.03.19.08.23.08.686000@nowhere.com...
> Hello,
> I have a LG3200 cell and verizon service.
>
> Today I have recieved about 6 calls from "restricted", i.e., in my missed
> calls list they are listed as "restricted". There is no call back number
> listed and any attempt to hit send and call back on these missed calls to
> find out what is going on delivers a message from the phone of: invalid
> number.
>
> Does anybody have any idea what is going on here? I have none and am
> wondering if this is some type of worm attack or hack attempt or
> something.
>
> I have no clue what this is all about.
> Thanks in advance for any info.
> Dave

I disagree I had the same caller ristricted call 4x at 2 am at 3am at 8am and @7pm within a 24 hr period???? Darla

I started getting restricted calls a few years ago and there was never anyone on the line when I answered. I assumed it was some disgruntled ex or something, but they've lasted for literally 4 years. The number of calls have decreased, but I still get them at very odd hours of the day (mostly night). Verizon said I could change my number or file a police report and retain a lawyer. Neither were worth it to me. I just ignore the calls now, but I still think there's something weird going on with Verizon accounts.

Verizon has an application called do not disturb cost three dollars but I think it is worth it. My restricted calls go right to voicemail. I can also setup specific numbers to block. I have used it for about two months now and am happy with it. You can down load it right to your phone.

You could also checkout Google Voice as it is free. You setup your number online then can use it's features. Block call or screen calls ect.

http://www.google.com/googlevoice/about.html



Hope this helps!

-Bob