why do i get restricted calls that dont show up in my call log or stop ringing

Sean Parker

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i get calls from restricted numbers that when i dont answer it just keeps ringing, i have a flip phone so when i open it even hrs later it answers the call, and theres never anybody there. also they dont go on my call log. why is this happening? i dont have unlimited mins and its frustrating me.
 

nevilence

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NSA, they are scouting you out man, go hide in the forest for a week or so =P or on the other hand cant you just auto block the number, I had a similar problem, blocked the number and was happy again =D
 

Lunaluvsya

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Your phone has what is called a "fake call" feature. It is under settings,call, fake call. You can set it to call you from a restricted number or any name or number you want. No message plays now but you can also record a message to play when you answer. You activate the "fake call" by pushing the volume down button 4 times on the outside of your flip phone while it is closed. This almost drove me crazy and I have even read some people thought it was deceased love one calling them so I just wanted to post this for anyone who is getting these calls. You are telling your phone to call you without even knowing your doing it.
 

SteeeveTheSteve

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Thank You! With your info I knew what to look for and deactivated it. It was also driving me crazy and I couldn't find the answer so I figured Verizon made it possible to call someone w/o the VM ever picking up (which pissed me off). What I get for buying a cheap phone! ><

What do you need to fake call yourself for anyway?