Changing my phone number

[MissWinter01]

Ex does not see DD through his own choice (suits me fine). I keep get harassing text messages phone calls. I downloaded an app onto my phone to block call's and texts but found out today it is majorly flawed. You get a notification to tell you you have received a blocked message and would you like to view it. Bit pointless but hey ho life goes on.

The messages today had a very threatening edge to them, not threats as such but continually saying this like "you will regret this", "you'll see", "you really don't want to f**k me off".

I rang my phone provider and they are telling me they can't block a number and my only real option is to change my number... I would be giving it to members of his family and asking her under no circumstances to give it to her son. Is this fair to ask them?

Sorry for typo's, using phone.

I'd be reporting him to the police with the messages as evidence. Have you done that yet?

No I haven't. There really isn't any substance behind the messages other than what I have said.

It is related to a CMS claim that has been made and he is really not happy about it. He has not paid a penny in over 2 years. Really wish I hadn't made the claim now :-(

Of vourse you can block a nber. Both on landline and on the mobile phone. What sirt of a phone you have?

Have you got an iphone? There's now an option on it if you have the newest software, lets you block numbers.

I can block incoming call's but not text messages through my actual phone.

With the app the text messages are still there. I switched off notifications but one message actually came through to the phone and the rest a little number came up in the corner of the app icon to indicate messages and phone call's that had been "blocked".

I either don't want any way of seeing the messages or call's or think my only option is to change number.

drinkfeck loads of service providers won't block numbers. However they might do if you told them you were going to switch providers..

No I have a Sony.

OP if it's an iphone

go into your call log, select the number (view details) and if you scroll down it says 'block this caller'. You don't need an app.

Oh sorry!

Thanks I'll try that Baubles, I'm to ring them tomorrow anyway to speak to the technical team to arrange a new number so might ask about this again first.

Do report them.

Madlizzy I don't suppose you know if I can report but ask them not to approach him at the moment. Maybe just for them to keep a record of incidents?

The only App that worked for me on Android phones was 'dead2me'. Tacky name but it works. The latest reviews, since KitKat, say some blocked callers are able to leave voicemail but it has never been a problem for me. I have a Samsung.

If my ex rings I don't get any notification. Same applies if he texts.

I tested it by adding my spare mobile to the 'dead' list and then ringing and texting myself. No notifications at all.

Might be worth a try?

Bloody hell what a name hahah!

Hope you get it sorted OP, it's horrible getting nasty texts and phone calls.

I know! It's very poor taste but it has stopped me dreading every call/text.

It has a little 'graveyard' where it puts buried numbers and you can ressurect them if you want.

Haha the name seem fairly fitting cheers I will have a look.

Just get a new sim and text everyone that needs your number.

MsNobodyAgain that has made my night, gave me a good laugh.

Thanks Baubles it really is. Been so on edge tonight, jumping at every little noise.

Thanks though lovely's, good to get a little giggle when you're down in the dumps

x

Yeah that was what I had thought about originally FortyDoors it's only I still speak to a few members of his family and they see DD and would have to specifically ask them not to give him it. Don't want to put anyone in a awkward position.

If I can just block him it would be easier I think. Thanks though