You can also send anonymous text messages using websites such as. For example, in the US, you can dial *67 before a number, and the recipient will only see “Private” or “Blocked” on their caller ID. Add a region-specific code before the recipient’s number.On iOS, you can simply turn off caller ID by navigating to “Phone” in the Settings app and toggling off “Show My Number.” Once there, you’ll need to navigate to “Additional Settings” and select “Hide my Number” from the Caller ID drop-down menu. On phones running Android, go to the Settings of your phone app. Luckily, there are multiple ways to text and call anonymously.
Communicating anonymously is of utmost importance in a time when data breaches, security hacks, and government surveillance abound.