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What is a "Restricted" number?

Looking at my last phone call which I did not answer, most of the time, they list the number. This time, no number listed, only "Restricted". What in the heck is that. I do NOT like that at all. Being deaf, I don't answer phone calls at all, so why am I getting so many? I get about 5-10 a day.
"Restricted" means the caller has blocked their number so it doesn't appear on your caller ID.
 
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You should be able to get your phone or carrier to block restricted or hidden number phone calls, so you won't be disturbed by them.

Depending on the phone it might have something like this...
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