If you are like me and refuse to give up your home landline, you're probably no stranger to... well, strange calls. Landlines are more prone to spam calls than cellphones, which offer better ...

Here's when it's safe to share your Social Security Number and what to do if your private info was exposed in a data breach. Dan was a writer on CNET's How-To and Thought Leadership teams. His byline ...

Are your calls and texts suddenly not going through? Here's how to tell if someone blocked your number, whether you have an iPhone or an Android. Nobody likes the thought of being blocked by a friend ...

Calls to your home before 8 a.m. and after 9 p.m. Robocalling without your prior written consent Robocalling without an opt-out mechanism All calls that don’t identify the caller, who they’re calling ...

If someone has blocked your number that means they do not want to hear from you. But how do you know if your number has been blocked or if for some reason your calls and messages are not going through ...

When I see a call coming in from a number I don’t recognize, my first instinct is to ignore it. But since I have kids, I need to pick up that phone call if it's from my area code in the off chance ...

Before the onslaught of the pandemic, you probably didn’t use your smartphone to make phone calls very much. Now carriers are reporting surges in calls as we seek more personal connections while ...

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Forget divorce or the dissolution of a business partnership. In 2017, your most unpredictable, time-consuming and financially perilous breakup may be with your old phone number. Surrendering your ...

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Similar to other messaging apps, Telegram uses your mobile number to create your account. If you have a new number and want to update it, you can easily change it in the Telegram app. It is free and ...