Does *67 Really Hide Your Phone Number? | Privacy Explained

Discover how *67 works to hide your phone number and the privacy implications that come with it.

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Using *67 allows you to hide your number from appearing on the recipient's caller ID, but it doesn’t prevent your number from being tracked by law enforcement or service providers. This feature is temporary—it only works for that specific call. Always ensure you trust the person and purpose when sharing your number to maintain privacy.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How does *67 work to hide my number? *67 is a feature that temporarily hides your phone number when making a call, preventing it from showing on the recipient's caller ID.
  2. Can my number still be traced when using *67? Yes, your number can still be traced by law enforcement and service providers even when you use *67 to hide your caller ID.
  3. Is *67 effective for all calls? No, *67 is only effective for individual calls. You need to dial it before each call you want to make anonymously.
  4. What should I consider before using *67? Ensure that you trust the person you are calling and the purpose of the call, as *67 does not guarantee complete privacy or anonymity.