Blocked Calls Getting Through

[chrissa1]

I kept getting calls from a Birmingham number today on my Iphone5. When I went to "block" it, it had already been blocked by me.

How is the number still able to ring me, even though it's a blocked number? Thanks.

[Jackdaw33]

I don't know anything about Iphones, but on my landline I have the choice of switching my blocking system on or off. If switched off all calls will come through, including blocked numbers.

[Fitzer]

Do you have anything like O2's TU-GO installed which allows you to use your home wifi to make and receive calls if time mobile signal is weak? I have found that this will still allow blocked numbers to call as it is essentially bypassing the 'phone' element of the iPhone. Otherwise, not the foggiest!

[chrissa1]

Ha ha, Fitzer. Thanks. Me, neither. ;(

[Caran]

There is a limit to the number of blocked numbers you can have.
I have a maximum of 10 numbers.

[chrissa1]

Ah, is that right, Caran? I hadn't thought of that. I think I've blocked wayyyy, more than that.

[Fitzer]

No limit to blocked numbers on an iPhone, you haven't by any chance, managed to flag the number as a favourite as well have you, that might let the calls through. I'd suggest unblocking the number and then re-blocking it the next time it calls just in case something odd happened when you blocked it. As I said the only thing I can think of is some kind of calling via WiFi app which is allowing the calls through.

[ivor4781]

this scam also has a birmingham code but its from nigeria
http://www.freephonelocation.com/0121840646.html

[chrissa1]

Ok, thanks for that, Fitzer.

That looks like an interesting app, Ivor4781.