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Reverse Phone Lookup
When caller ID does not recognize a number on your cell phone or landline, do a reverse phone number search to find out who might own it. This enables you to screen for telemarketers, creditors, and other unwanted calls, while answering or returning the calls that matter.
The Three “W”s of Phone Search
Who's Calling Me?
The most common use of a reverse phone lookup is to find out who is calling. Is it a telemarketer, bill collector, a job interview, or an appointment confirmation? When a Google search can’t answer that question, the next best bet is a reverse phone search to find out the name of the person calling you.
What Was Her Name?
Another popular use of doing a reverse phone search is to find out additional information about a person. Perhaps you need a person’s full name, address, or other information to complete your contact details. Whether it’s a business vendor or the guy you met at the cafe, being able to do a quick and easy lookup can be invaluable.
Why Are They Calling?
You may know the name of the person calling, but sometimes the “why” is not always clear. Is this person legitimate or is this a phone scam? Many phone search sites allow users to file complaints regarding specific phone numbers. Many scammers can be revealed by doing an easy search online. Giving you peace of mind and knowledge so you know when to call back and when not to.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A typical phone number report includes the following information when available:
- Owner name
- Current city, state
- Line type
- Phone carrier
Be sure to read what’s included before purchasing a premium phone report online and make sure your purchase is refundable if the website is unable to retrieve any information on the number.
People search sites aggregate their data from public records, county offices, commercial vendors, and other directory sources. By digitizing and indexing these records, including phone and address information, people search sites make finding relevant contacts quick and easy.
Some sites do offer free reverse phone lookup. However, there is generally a cost associated with getting more comprehensive results or cell phone lookups.
Privacy protection is an integral part of ensuring that the people search industry continues to thrive. While nearly all people search sites offer the ability to opt-out of their databases, not every site makes it convenient. To opt-out of from being displayed by our search partner BeenVerified, click here.
Unlike the traditional white pages, which required knowing an individual’s name to find their number, online directories often offer a "reverse phone" service. In the age of Caller ID, many people receive phone calls from unknown phone numbers. With a reverse phone lookup, a people search-site user can input the phone number and find the caller’s contact details.
No. The digital divide limits access to online resources for many disadvantaged Americans. That being said, paper-based white pages and phone books are definitely on the decline.
The Federal Communications Commission regulates telecommunication services between states and internationally, imposing numerous consumer protection requirements on service providers.
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