Anonymous Voice Calls Online in Canada: Uses and Limits
Number-free calls keep your phone number and account out of the conversation, which is useful for everyday privacy. They don't make you untraceable.
Good uses
Talking to a landlord, selling an item, calling a service provider, or having a first conversation with someone new, without handing out a number you'd later have to change.
To see how it feels, make a test call on GhostCall.
Limits
The other person can sometimes learn technical details such as an IP address, can record what you say, and can recognize your voice. Services may also keep their own logs.
Use it responsibly
Using any tool to harass or threaten someone can be a criminal offence in Canada. These tools are for privacy, not for contacting people who don't want to hear from you.
Make a call without creating an account
GhostCall lets you start a voice call from your browser with no sign-up and no phone number.
Common questions
Is it illegal to hide my number?
Using a number-free tool for ordinary calls isn't illegal. Harassment and fraud are.
Can police trace online calls?
Technical records may exist, so don't assume anything is untraceable.
Is this the same as spoofing a number?
No. Spoofing fakes a number, which is a different practice and may be regulated.