Whose phone number is this? A question asked thousands of times a day
Do you own a cell phone? Yes, we know you do. We also know that you probably get calls and ask yourself whose phone number is this? don’t worry your not alone almost anyone with a cell phone or home phone has asked themselves this very question. In this guide, we will try and provide as much information as possible to search for numbers so you can see who is calling you.
Google search
Right from the start one of the quickest ways to search for a phone number is to put it into Google search. Because of the volume of robot callers, sales calls, and other telemarkets spamming everyone who has a telephone, most numbers are now in some sort of database that lets someone know a preliminary high-level overview of the possible number calling you.
If the number is coming from a legitimate business, you should see this come up in the Google search. This works well for landline numbers, it’s a different story for cell phone numbers. Google will not give you much more information than a high-level overview to dig deeper you will have to search in other areas.
Reverse phone lookup
Use the services of a reverse phone lookup service. These services have access to thousands of records, including phone records that are tied back to a person or business.
These services provide a more efficient way to search for cell phone numbers. Unlike a Google search, this method will perform a more in-depth search of phone number data than any other method.
Free phone number lookup
There are some basic free phone number lookup sites that you can utilize. Try using this phone lookup site to see if you can find more information on the phone number calling you. These websites offer a quick and easy way to see what number is calling you directly online.
Try not to call the number back
We know its tempting to know whose phone number is this, but If you do not know the number calling you it is recommended not to call the number back. A few reasons for this is that the return call could provoke even more calls and harassment.
Even worse someone out to get your personal information. It is in your best interest to try and identify who the call or calls are coming from. Below we will explain what you should do in order to try and eliminate some of these calls that happen repeatedly.
Install an App
There are apps on the market that you can install on your repeatedly. These apps can help you identify when a phone number calls you and your not sure who it is. Even though you can still take that number and add it into a reverse phone lookup tool online. This just makes it easier.
Do Not Call list
This method would be an easy to use free way to try and reduce unwanted telemarketing calls you get on your home or cell phone number. The process is easy. Once you find out whose phone number is this that call you? You can then determine if it needs to be blocked. Keep in mind that blocking a number and adding your number to the Do Not Call list is different.
Blocking numbers can be done directly from your cell phone. SImply google how to do this. Here is a simple guide for iPhone.
To start you would need to register your phone number. You can do this directly online or you call 1-888-382-1222 from the actual number you want to register. Typically it takes about 31 days to see fewer calls from telemarketing companies and people
