Will this allow blocking of 11 and 12 digit numbers that scammers are currently using?
349228
I have only used it to block the standard 10 digit number displayed on caller ID. I don't know about longer numbers.
349229
The manual only refers to 10 digit numbers. It says nothing about 11 or more digit numbers. I've never tried an 11 or more digit number.
349230
Yes it will block them. I have not had this problem myself but I went to Digitone's Website that said that this is illegal but what they call "Spoofing Services" are using them (Notice where it says Digitone Call Blocker adheres to these requirements or will be Blocked): "According to BellCore Publication TR-NWT-000031M, Issue 4, December 1992, it states as a Requirement that: All calling line Directory Number (DN) shall be transmitted in Calling Number Delivery (CND) to the Customer Premises Equipment (telephones) in a 10 digit format. As of late, this network protocol is being completely ignored by internet spoofing of a number. Since the internet is not policed by the FCC, this leaves spoofing open to whoever wishes to employ those spoofing services. However, the Digitone Call Blocker adheres to these requirements and compels the calling number received to fit within these 1992 guidelines or be blocked. The DCB Plus will also allow 11 digit numbers like 1 602 555 1212 to ring through as "1" is the long distance country code for the USA. Other country codes before the 10 digit number base also ring through as valid numbers."
349231
yes. you can just put in the first few numbers and it will block. You can also set it so that the phone doesn't ring when they call. I love my call blocker!!
349232
just put in the whole number with the star after. Or, after the call terminates hit the block button twice quickly. I love my call blocker.
718625
I have never experienced that event. However, I never got the machine to block numbers that were a nuisance. I found that having ID Caller on my phone to identify the caller. If it is someone/thing I do not know, I do not answer. Works every time!
1815962
Since you have to input each phone number separately, I don't believe you can just block a certain area code.
1318643
Yes, if you program it to block all unidentified calls, it does. It also blocks specific numbers or even whole area codes, up to the limit of its memory.
771740
If you have caller id service from your phone company, you probably have a feature you can enable called Anonymous Call Rejection. That feature will block any call that does not have a number associated with it. Then any call that comes through would have a number unless it is an "out of area" call. The T Lock, problems not withstanding, can block any number you put on the blacklist. Be aware of the following: Caller ID blocking ONLY WORKS FROM RESIDENCE TO RESIDENCE. Commercial users can retrieve your number with an ANI box even if you block your caller id. I got that surprise one day when a business I called for price and availability on a local number with my caller id blocked, called me back on my number to tell me that they found what I was looking for. What a shock and an education I got.
2154930
I don't know. You can contact your service provider and they will block numbers for you. If you need to block that many numbers just change your number. Just saying....
1845004
Yes, you can block a specific number. You can even block a specific area code.
371709
I don't believe that it can. It can block based on port numbers or IP addresses, but not URLs or tags.
935511
To block incoming calls from an area code or a country code, setting option 5 permits you to enter 1 to 10 digits. I have not tried this w/ Mexico, but their country code is 52. I assume you could enter 52 under this blocking option and it will block all calls from 52 country code. On blocking out going calls. the setting option 3 permits you to enter up to 100 16 digit numbers that you do not what to block from dialing out. I do not see an option to block the country code 52, but I suspect that all 16 digits are not required and that would mean it should block all out going calls to Mexico (52). To block incoming calls from an area code or a country code, setting option 5 permits you to enter 1 to 10 digits. I have not tried this w/ Mexico, but their country code is 52. I assume you could enter 52 under this blocking option and it will block all calls from 52 country code. On blocking out going calls. the setting option 3 permits you to enter up to 100 16 digit numbers that you do not what to block from dialing out. I do not see an option to block the country code 52, but I suspect that all 16 digits are not required and that would mean it should block all out going calls to Mexico... » Read More To block incoming calls from an area code or a country code, setting option 5 permits you to enter 1 to 10 digits. I have not tried this w/ Mexico, but their country code is 52. I assume you could enter 52 under this blocking option and it will block all calls from 52 country code. On blocking out going calls. the setting option 3 permits you to enter up to 100 16 digit numbers that you do not what to block from dialing out. I do not see an option to block the country code 52, but I suspect that all 16 digits are not required and that would mean it should block all out going calls to Mexico (52). « Show Less
1056099
The DCB Plus in Standard Mode from the factory already blocks calls with less than 7 digits. So if you only see "1" displayed, then that call will automatically be blocked for you.
2259911
No. You can use a black list to block specific numbers or area codes (it does allow wild characters ). You can also block calls without a number specified like "Private Caller" or "Out of Area". Alternatively you can use a whitelist where all calls not in the whitelist will be blocked. However, check out the robocall blocking service at www.nomorobo.com. This sounds like a pretty good service and it is free. I just signed up for it. However, it only works for phone companies that provide a simulring option. Apparently this rules out all cell phone providers even when the provider has a landline side and has that option there. No. You can use a black list to block specific numbers or area codes (it does allow wild characters ). You can also block calls without a number specified like "Private Caller" or "Out of Area". Alternatively you can use a whitelist where all calls not in the whitelist will be blocked. However, check out the robocall blocking service at www.nomorobo.com. This sounds like a pretty good service and it is free. I just signed up for it. However, it only works for phone companies that provide a simulring option. Apparently this rules out all cell phone providers even when the... » Read More No. You can use a black list to block specific numbers or area codes (it does allow wild characters ). You can also block calls without a number specified like "Private Caller" or "Out of Area". Alternatively you can use a whitelist where all calls not in the whitelist will be blocked. However, check out the robocall blocking service at www.nomorobo.com. This sounds like a pretty good service and it is free. I just signed up for it. However, it only works for phone companies that provide a simulring option. Apparently this rules out all cell phone providers even when the provider has a landline side and has that option there. « Show Less
1228081
It doesn't store blocked numbers. It works by silently answering all in coming calls and forcing those who call to enter the number one to let the phone ring. It works because all tele marketers use a computer to initiate a call which does not understand what the tele bouncer is asking and simply hangs up.
1685532
you can block them at anytime. all you have to do is hit the block button the number you don't want to call you and its done. or you can do it while its ringing. i hope this helps
1845005
Yes. You can block individual numbers or entire area codes. You can even block all calls, then grant access on a number-by-number basis. I love it.
1228080
It doesn't work by storing blocked numbers. What it mainly blocks is calls where a human didn't dial the call. The call won't get through to your phone unless a human listens to your message and then presses 1 or 2. This has been 100% effective in stopping phone spam for me.
975819
Short answer, yes. The unit uses Caller ID to identify the calls you want to block.
1680305
It blocks every number unless the number is placed in your "A" or "B" list. It still allows the caller to leave a voice mail message.