How to Find an Unlisted Cell Phone Number

Cell phone numbers rarely are listed in phone books or basic online phone directories. The user of the cell phone number also can request the number remain unlisted and therefore not available to telemarketers. But unlisted cell phone numbers are linked to a user of that number, and there are reverse cell phone look-up services for a small fee. These services allow cell phone numbers to be traced to the owner. They also allow information about a person or business to be entered and any cell phone numbers associated with them will be displayed.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Search by using the information you have available. If you have the person's name and state of residence, enter that information into a search engine. Browse the results to see if any information regarding a cell phone number appears. This can lead to finding an unlisted cell phone number for free.

2. Find a reverse cell phone look-up service. Use a search engine for the phrase "Finding unlisted cell phone numbers." Browse a few of the sites to find one that offers the best deal and proven results.

3. Verify the site is secure before submitting any payment information. Follow the on-screen instructions and search using the information you have, which you will be prompted to enter.

4. Locate the listing that has the most matching information for the person or business you are searching. The associated unlisted cell phone number will be listed if that person or business has an unlisted number.

Tips & Warnings

• Always do the search-engine results by using the available information you have. This can save money by not having to pay for a reverse cell phone look-up service.
• Using reverse look-up services for telemarketing or harassment is not advised and might be against the service's terms of service. It also might violate state and federal laws when used for such purposes.

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on 6/26/2009 I am receiving obscene phone calls late at night on my cell phone. These calls are ID'd as "Personal" and the phone number is missing. How can I find out who is making these obscene calls?