you know when you press *67 and it makes your call private. my mom says that when you are recieving a private call, you can somehow press a number or * then a number and it sends it to the police. does anyone know anything about this?
2007-02-23 13:49:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
any info on private calls would help as well.
2007-02-23 14:15:59 · update #1
I believe you're looking for this function:
Customer Originated Trace (*57)
If you receive a threatening or harassing phone call, you can trace the call by dialing *57. You can then follow up with your local law enforcement agency for further action.
As far as Hot Mamma's answer, I cannot find ANYTHING on the web using the * key to remove your number from telemarketers.
This is an urban myth as far as I'm concerned.
However, if you have a "phone butler" from this company, then the star key does generate a "legally correct message" which informs telemarketers to remove your number from their list.
http://www.privacycorps.com/pages/product3.htm
2007-02-23 14:22:34 · answer #1 · answered by Mitch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you recieve a call from a number that you don't recodnize it probably is a telemarketing firm trying to find out when you are there to pick up the phone. later they will call you. When you recieve these calls press the* key over and over very fast. This disconnects you from their system. It also works on private number calls.
2007-02-23 21:57:02 · answer #2 · answered by hotmama 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wow i never knew that or the *57 function either.. thanks. =)
2007-02-23 23:13:45 · answer #3 · answered by J Leigh ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋