Caller ID is convenient — no one can deny that. Seeing who's calling you is immensely useful, as it lets you take calls from people you actually want to hear from, and filter out the spam. However, ...

Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this column neglected to note that calling *77 on your mobile phone may instead connect you with law enforcement. The moment you hear that ...

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You don't need to put up with the annoyance of regularly receiving unwanted phone calls. If you frequently get a call from the same telemarketer or another unwanted caller, you can block that call.