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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning

Finding out if you've been blocked by someone can be uncomfortable. If you think you have been blocked and need to check one way or another, you can call the number a few times and hear how the call ended. Note: If you learn that the person blocked you and still tries to call, they may sue you for harassment.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Find out if you're blocked

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   Call the person you think blocked you. Normally, if you send a text message you can't determine if someone is blocking you, so you need to call them.

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   Hear how the call ended. If the call ends after one ring (or sometimes only half) and you are sent to voicemail, you are either blocked or the person's phone cannot be reached.
   • Depending on the person's carrier, you might hear a message that the number can't be dialed. Carriers like AT&T and Sprint usually have this message, and that means you're blocked.
   • Of course, if that person picks up the phone, you're not blocked.

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   Call that person again to confirm. Occasionally, calls will go to voicemail even if the line is stable and your phone number is not blocked; The callback helps you confirm how the call ended.
   • If your call still ends after ringing or lower and gets sent to voicemail, make sure the person's phone number has a problem or they've blocked your call.

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   Call the person back by hiding the number. You can do this by entering " * 67" in front of their phone number. While you can hardly expect the person to pick up the phone when she sees a strange number, calling this way will help determine the person's phone status:
   • If you still get the call as normal - like five or more rings - then that person has blocked your number.
   • If the call ends after one or less rings and goes to voicemail, the person's phone battery may be out of battery.

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   Ask a friend to call that number. If you think you've been blocked and want to be clear about it, you can ask a friend to call the number and ask for everything. Remember that while this approach works, doing so can damage the relationship between your friend and the person who blocked you. advertisement

Method 2 of 2: Find another way to contact even though it was blocked

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   Understand the possible consequences. If you were just accidentally blocked, the person probably won't feel uncomfortable hearing your voice. However, you can be considered harassment if you try to get in touch when the person has created space between the two of you. Pay attention to the legitimacy of defying blocked in your area before proceeding.

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   Hide your phone number. You can do this by entering " * 67" in front of the phone number you are trying to call; as a result, your call will be displayed as a strange number.
   • Most people don't pick up the phone when they see a "restricted" or "unknown" number; That's because telemarketers often use this tactic to dial numbers on the do-not-pick-up list.

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   Text the person through an IM service. If you and the person both use Facebook, for example, you can use Messenger to try to contact them. You can do this for WhatsApp, Viber, Skype, or any other IM service that both of you use.

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   Leave a voice message. Even if the person doesn't receive notifications about your call or voice message, it will still appear on their phone. You can take advantage of this vulnerability to send important information to them if needed.

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   Try to get in touch on social media. If you absolutely need to contact someone who blocked you, you can email or text them using multiple social media accounts. Consider the necessity here once again: If you're just upset because they blocked you, it's best not to do anything until you and the person have calmed down. advertisement

Advice

• If you find that someone has blocked you, take a moment to find out why before trying to contact them.

Warning

• Trying to get in touch with the person who blocked you - especially by doing so in person - could be considered harassment.