Why is my phone dialing by itself?

It's Probably a Spam Caller
Here's the most likely scenario: it's just a spammer or telemarketer spoofing the caller ID. Instead of showing their own phone number on your caller ID, it shows your own phone number as a way to hide theirs.
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Why is my phone dialing on its own?

Turn Off Voice Control

However, Voice Control can sometimes cause your iPhone to make random calls because it thinks you're telling to. Try turning Voice Control off and see if that fixes the problem. Open Settings and tap Accessibility. Tap Voice Control, then turn off the switch at the top of the screen.
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Can your phone make calls without you knowing?

An app with the appropriate permissions can not only initiate calls without you knowing, but also remove all evidence from your call logs: CALL_PHONE : Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call being placed.
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Can a cell phone call itself?

Yes, they could. What they are doing is called number or caller id spoofing. They can make the call look like it is coming from any number they want. The main idea really is to get whoever they are calling to answer.
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How do I stop auto dialing?

Turn Assisted Dialing On / Off - Samsung Smartphones
  1. From a Home screen, tap. Phone. .
  2. From the Phone screen, tap the. Menu icon. (upper-right).
  3. Tap. Settings. .
  4. Tap. More settings. . For devices running. ...
  5. Tap. Assisted dialing. to turn on or off. ...
  6. If needed, configure the following options: Reference country. Country code.
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How do you turn off auto dial on iPhone?

Apple iPhone - Turn Assisted Dialing On / Off
  1. From a Home screen on your Apple® iPhone®, tap. Settings. . If an app isn't available on your Home screen, swipe left to access the App Library.
  2. Tap. Phone. .
  3. Tap the. Dial Assist switch. to turn on or off .
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Is someone using my phone number?

The surest sign that someone is using your number to make spoofed calls is if you start getting multiple calls or SMS responding to communication you never initiated. You might get texts asking who you are, or get calls from people demanding that you stop bothering them.
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Is my number being spoofed?

If you get calls from people saying your number is showing up on their caller ID, it's likely that your number has been spoofed. We suggest first that you do not answer any calls from unknown numbers, but if you do, explain that your telephone number is being spoofed and that you did not actually make any calls.
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Can someone make calls using my number?

Can someone use my cell phone number to make calls? Yes, they can. Telemarketers and spam callers do it all the time.
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Can you tell if your phone is hacked?

“The most common signs of a device being compromised are that the battery gets drained faster than usual, you experience spikes in your internet data usage although your browsing habits haven't changed, your GPS feature or internet (either Wi-Fi or mobile data) can be enabled or disabled by itself, and random ad pop- ...
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Why does my phone call someone else?

Somehow, you've enabled what's called conditional call forwarding. It's a carrier feature where, if you don't answer or your line is busy, the call gets fowarded to another number. Contact your carrier for instructions on how to cancel the feature. It usually involves dialing a short code.
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Can you stop spoofing?

Since spoofing services typically generate numbers randomly, there's no surefire way to prevent a phone number spoofer from using your caller ID. But there are still steps you can take to help stop your number from being used by scammers to carry out illicit activities using social engineering tactics.
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What can a hacker do with your phone number?

Mine your private data

The information found through these sites includes your address, bankruptcies, criminal records, and family members' names and addresses. All of this can be used for blackmail, stalking, doxxing, social media hacking, or identity theft.
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Why does my iPhone randomly hang up?

Make sure your device is running the latest software. Don't forget to update your carrier settings as well. Check if your carrier has rolled out new updates to improve network connectivity and performance. First, enable cellular or Wi-Fi data, and go to Settings.
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How do I turn off auto answer on iPhone iOS 14?

We understand that you would like to turn off Auto-Answer. In iOS 14, this setting can be found from Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Call Audio Routing.
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Can you accidentally call someone on an iPhone?

Very often, the iPhone accidentally calls a contact from the 'Recents' call history if you don't lock your device as soon as you stop using it. This cause is the main factor of triggering random calls on any smartphone and not just the iPhone.
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What happens if I answered a call from my own number?

It is generally a good idea not to answer a phone call that appears to be from your own phone number. There is typically no legitimate reason for a person to receive such a call, and by answering, the scam artist is notified that your number is active, often leading to more scam calls.
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What are the signs that your phone has a virus?

Signs your Android phone may have a virus or other malware
  • Your phone is too slow.
  • Apps take longer to load.
  • The battery drains faster than expected.
  • There is an abundance of pop-up ads.
  • Your phone has apps you don't remember downloading.
  • Unexplained data usage occurs.
  • Higher phone bills arrive.
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Can hackers see you through your phone camera?

Are hackers really spying on people through their phone cameras and webcams? The short answer: Yes. Webcams and phone cameras can be hacked, giving bad actors complete control over how they function. As a result, hackers can use a device's camera to both spy on individuals and search for personal information.
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Can you get rid of a hacker in your phone?

Fix a hacked Android phone with a factory reset

A factory reset is a simple procedure that completely cleans your phone's internal storage. A factory reset deletes not only your photos, videos, messages, and other personal data, but also wipes out malware that lets hackers in.
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How do I know if my SIM is being tracked?

How to know who is tracking your phone. You can immediately check if your phone has been compromised, or if your calls, messages etc have been forwarded without your knowledge. All you need to do is dial a few USSD codes - ##002#, *#21#, and *#62# from your phone's dialer.
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Does turning off your phone stop hackers?

Can a phone be hacked while turned off? The short answer is no, your phone cannot be hacked while it's turned off. Phone hacking, even remotely, only works if the device being targeted is on. That doesn't mean you're personally safe from hackers while your devices are off.
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Will resetting phone remove hackers?

Reset your phone

The majority of malware can be removed with a factory reset of your phone. This will, however, wipe any data stored on your device, such as photos, notes, and contacts, so it is important to back-up this data before resetting your device.
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