Worse still, figuring out how to tell if someone blocked your number can be tricky. However, there are some strategies you can use to check and see if you’ve gotten the block from someone you know.

If your cell phone carrier does not allow you to block your number, there are still a few timeless methods that work for making private calls. One longtime favorite is using *67, and it's ...

Find the number you want to block and then tap the little “info” circle on the right. From there, tap “Block this Caller” and then “Block Contact.” That’s it.