Can Someone Who Blocked You Still Call or Text You?

When someone blocks your phone number, simply put, the call or text will not go through to their device. It's a form of digital communication barrier. However, there are still ways to bypass this block and contact you, albeit with some limitations.

Types of Communication Affected by a Block

When a block is in place, the call will still show up on your recent call log, but it won't ring, and they won’t be able to leave a message. Similarly, texts will still come through, but they will be marked as spam.

It's worth noting that if someone wants to still communicate with you, they can use a burner phone number obtained from an online source. This allows them to bypass the block and reach you via text message or perhaps even a phone call.

Advanced Techniques to Communicate Despite a Block

Caller ID Spoofing

Caller ID spoofing is the practice of causing the telephone network to indicate to the receiver of a call that the originator of the call is a station other than the true originating station. Typically, a person can call you with their caller ID showing as "unavailable" by pressing 67 followed by their number. This can trick the caller ID system into showing a different number.

Email Texting Around a Block

You can still send text messages by email if you know the carrier of the intended recipient. Each carrier has its own method for this, such as sending the text via the carrier’s email address. Here's a brief overview of how it can be done:

Identify the recipient's carrier. You might need to research which carrier they use (Verizon, ATT, T-Mobile, etc.). Find the carrier’s email address. Each carrier has a unique email address for sending text messages. For example, to send a message to carriername at T-Mobile, you would use carriername@ Create your text message in the email body. Write out the message exactly as you would in a text. Send the email. Once you're finished, hit send. The carrier will receive the email and forward it as a text message to the phone number you specified.

This method allows you to bypass the block and send text messages to someone who has you on their block list.

Use of Spoofing Services

Some services exist that specialize in spoofing caller ID. These services can be used by the person who has blocked you to make calls or send texts to you while showing a different number on your phone. However, the effectiveness of these services can vary, and some carriers have robust systems in place to detect and block spoofed numbers.

Direct Communication After Blockage

Blocking someone on your phone means that you are the recipient, and you are not making the calls. Conversely, the sender – who has blocked you – can still contact you if they wish to. There are a few reasons this might be the case:

Blocking on apps like WhatsApp. If someone blocks you on WhatsApp, they can typically still send you messages and make calls outside of the app, but not through the WhatsApp interface. Blocking on WhatsApp only prevents you from contacting the person through the app. Email or SMS bypass. As mentioned earlier, email or SMS can be used to bypass blocks. If someone is determined to communicate with you, they might use these routes. Social media and indirect communication. If the person has access to your social media accounts or other contact methods, they can attempt to communicate indirectly.

It's important to note that such communication might be technically possible but may be considered unethical or intrusive.

Ensuring Privacy and Security

Blocking someone can be a way to protect your privacy and communicate only when you want to. To further secure your communications, consider the following:

Regularly update your security settings. Ensure that your device and apps have the latest security patches and updates. Use encrypted messaging apps. Apps like Signal or WhatsApp provide end-to-end encryption, making it harder for unauthorized parties to intercept your messages. Be cautious with shared devices. If you share devices with others, ensure that privacy settings and blocking features are set up correctly.

Understanding the nuances of phone blocking and communication methods is key to staying connected or protected, depending on your needs.