Yes of course the person will know as sms text messages will fail to get delivered and calls will no longer go through and sometimes redirected straight to voicemail. If this persist for more than a week, the person will know that you have blocked him or her on your mobile phone .
When a number is blocked, if the person has Verizon service, they’ll receive a red X and a message “Delivery failed . Invalid destination or service blocked at destination”. They also receive a text message alert “You cannot send messages to destinations that are blocked by the account owner.”.
Depending on your device and spam block settings, they’ll either go to voicemail* or be terminated. *Verizon-purchased Android devices with the Call Filter app preloaded don’t have the option to terminate a call before it reaches the device .
Blocked individuals who call a customer will hear the message: “Welcome to Verizon Wireless. The number you were trying to reach has calling restrictions which has prevented the completion of your call “. However, if the person sends a text or picture message, it will not be delivered but no message will appear.
Call Filter (free) is available on standard Verizon wireless monthly plans and prepaid plans and is compatible with most Verizon phones. With Call Filter free you can screen incoming calls*, block (send directly to voicemail) spam numbers by risk-level, and report numbers as spam.
What is Verizon doing about spam calls?
Verizon is cracking down on obnoxious spam calls that target consumers by using area codes and phone numbers that are similar to their own. So-called “spoofing” calls will be filtered out by a new tool that is available for free for Verizon customers, the cell service provider said Monday. The new tool is called the “neighborhood filter.”.
What happens when you block text messages on Verizon Wireless?
Let me confirm this for you. If you block a number that sends you a text message, the sender will receive a text reply stating, “VZW FREE MSG: You cannot send messages to the destination that is blocked by the owner.” For phone calls, the caller hears, “Welcome to Verizon Wireless.
Did Verizon change the block settings for text messages?
Yeah , Verizon changed the block settings. Previously the person blocked used to get a message notifying than that they were., and now nothing. When someone I blocked messages me, I get a message that says you are unable to receive a message due to restrictions. But that person thinks it went through.
Can verizon block spam calls?
Employ existing blocking options: For wireless customers, Verizon’s Call Filter app can help you avoid unwanted calls . Screen your incoming calls, auto block unwanted calls based on risk level and report spam calls with the free Call Filter app. Upgrade to Call Filter plus to identify unknown callers by name and customize your spam list and block list.
[Solution] How to Turn Off Spam Blocking on Verizon 1 Download the Call Filter app and turn off spam 2 Unsubscribe from all Call Filter service on My Verizon app and online See More .
What happens when you block a number and they call you?
Of course, blocked callers can still attempt to reach you—the only thing they’ll know for sure is that you aren’t answering their messages. When a blocked number tries to send you a text message, it won’t go through , and they will likely never see the “delivered” note. On your end, you’ll see nothing at all.
When a blocked number tries to send you a text message, it won’t go through . If they’re on i. OS, they might not even see the “delivered” note in their Messages app—though it’s possible they’ll see your chat bubble turn from blue (i. Message) to green (SMS).
Re: what do blocked text users see? 06-17-2011 05:03 PM Thanks for the information everyone. Blocked individuals who call a customer will hear the message: “Welcome to Verizon Wireless . The number you were trying to reach has calling restrictions which has prevented the completion of your call”.
What does it mean when you receive a block message?
Typically the message received would indeed indicate a block or other feature restriction . The only way to be certain would be by communicating with the individual through an alternate method. If my response answered your question please click the _Correct Answer_ button under my response.