How to Identify a Person From a Phone Number
In our society today, it is important, both in business and in person, to know who might be calling you. Sometimes, though, the caller doesn't leave a message, and all you have is a phone number. Luckily, a phone number is all you need to identify someone.
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Instructions
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Type the phone number into Google and search for it on the Internet. If a business or other public body is contacting you, a search will bring them up. It will also reveal whether the number that dialed you was a "robo-caller." Many of the numbers these computers use will be posted online to put minds at ease.
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Enter the number into a reverse look up directory. The search will not come up with a name for private lines. Check the telephone book online. If you have been contacted by a listed land line, it will yield the name and address of your caller.
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Enter the number into a cell phone reverse look up website. Looking up a cell phone number is not free since these numbers are protected from the public by the cell phone providers.
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Tips & Warnings
While most cell phone providers will not offer names and addresses, some sites will give you the general location of the caller for free.
Use quotation marks around your number for best results.
Never use a cell phone look up service without first checking for consumer complaints.
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There's a misconception that people HAVE to answer the phone or the door and apparently you share that belief, Brad. I however, view it as my choice whether I answer it or not. I have nothing to hide, I just don't want to/can't talk to anyone at that particular moment. If they leave a message and it's not a solicitor, I will call them back when it's more convenient.
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This article is very misleading. First of all, EVERY single area code and telephone prefix can be found as to what area it comes from for FREE without subscribing to ANY service. However, it doesn't mean that is where the person is residing, or temporarily even staying. A person can purchase cell telephone service in one state but actually live in another. Also, with the advent of telephone number portability, that telephone number can actually be a landline or cell even though it is being identified as the other. Portability means that one can take their number with them wherever they go. Remember those sites only tell you where the area cod and prefix are billed from - not used from.
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It's not just about having something to hide. Having been stalked by an acquaintance, it's about safety for me.
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Not one of these sites gave info for free.
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I don't like being on your web site, thank you.
