a system and method are disclosed for a user to monitor and / or override a forwarded call . typically , the forwarded call was initially an incoming call from a caller to the user and thereafter forwarded to a remote service system , such as a remote messaging system . the system and method determine a redirecting number from which the incoming call was forwarded . the system and method then initiates a second call to the user and a voice path is established connecting the forwarded call to the second call . thereafter , the user is notified , for example , with a distinct ring at the user &# 39 ; s telephone , of the option that the user may monitor and override the forwarded call . the system and method can also execute procedures to actuate the options elected by the user .