Chris asks…
Is there a way to find out who owns a phone number, like a reverse caller ID?
I need to find out who owns a phone number because I want to make an offer to them. Does anybody know how I can do a free reverse lookup?
TrapcallReviewer answers:
Hi,
If it is a listed land line number you could try whitepages.com, anywho.com, 411.com, switchboard.com.
If it is unlisted then this method won’t work. It will not work for cell phone numbers too as they are considered private information.
There is only way you can do a free reverse lookup for both the above cases. That is using the Internet search engines – google, msn, yahoo. Just type the phone number in the search book and hit the search button.
You may not succeed on the first try. Try out different combinations like putting the number with in quotes, using the area code, and any other details you might in combinations. You might just be lucky and get the information you are looking for.
If nothing works try http://www.trace-a-phone-number.com service which is reverse lookup service that offers excellent value for money. If you are not satisfied with the results then ask for a refund!
Mark asks…
How can you tell if a number that showed up on my caller ID was made from a calling card? Area code 214?
I did a reverse number lookup but nothing showed up. first 6 numbers were 214-969-****
TrapcallReviewer answers:
Its in the Dallas, Texas area that’s all i know
Susan asks…
What’s the best FREE way to search a phone number from caller id?
When people call my cell phone but don’t leave a message, how can I find out who has called? Free options only.
I’ve tried switchboard.com and whitepages.com using their reverse phone lookup and have just been getting generic things lately . . . like “land line” etc.
TrapcallReviewer answers:
Try zabasearch.com
# voomsearch.com
Other than that you could always try a Trapcall plan.
Sandra asks…
Two Phone #s at once appeared on caller ID: (***-***-***, BRC 1-***-***-***) What’s that mean?
The second # was below the first number.
What does BRC mean, and why have I never seen this before?
I did a ‘reverse lookup‘ and the first number was coming from Washington DC and the second was ‘unknown’ (I live in KY).
Could it have been a survey or something?
TrapcallReviewer answers:
Did you receive this call on your land line telephone or your cell phone? When it comes to home telephones or land line phones, your name information sits in a database which is called by the Caller ID service.
Cell Phone companies like Verizon and many others don’t want your name information getting into the wrong hands anymore than it is already so they’ll fight to keep name information private, thus only displaying a number.
Telemarketers are the perfect example of the privacy levels of your cell phone information versus your home telephone number name association.
If you aren’t aware already, there is a way to fake your caller ID number allowing you to turn your caller ID number into whatever number you want. It’s very possible that a business or person might have been using some sort of call spoofing technique. If I can change my caller ID information, so can anybody else.
Just because a number is displayed on your caller ID doesn’t mean that’s actually who’s calling. It might have been an attempt to get you to answer the call.
Michael asks…
Locating calls coming with fake or Spoof caller ID #?
I have been getting these phone calls numerous times for about a year now. I have been answering all of these annoying calls with wired numbers for some time now. When I say weird, I am talking about numbers shown up on your caller ID with only 5 digit numbers like “98622”. Come to find out, these people are trying to sell me some products. I keep telling them i’m not interested and asking them to remove me from whatever list they have me on. But these calls keep coming till this day….and every-time with a different person. I have asked to speak to their manager many times. Its either manger is not available or all of the sudden these retards do not understand English. They may be speaking with strong Indian accent, but I know for fact they understand what I was saying. I threatened them with pressing charges against the company. But that does not help the situation at all.
So I stopped answering my cell when I see those 5 digit caller IDs on the display. Recently, they are came with a clever idea of using spoof called ID and imitate local numbers to trick me into picking up my phone. I tried calling back those local numbers, but I keep getting a message saying number is disconnected.
In reality, I would press charge but I have no info on this company, or can’t even get those idiots to reveal their true identity or company info. All I know is, when doing a reveres lookup on the number they used it comes back with a telecom company called MCI WORLDCOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Is there any way to find out who is behind those calls? This is really getting out hand. I really want to put a complaint or even get a court order, but I need concrete info on this company to do that. I don’t know what else I can do here…. I need help guys!
TrapcallReviewer answers:
File a complaint through your local law enforcement. Letting them know it continues to happen. Also, let your phone company know about this, they might be able to help.
James asks…
Would you answer your phone at 4 am if you didn’t recognize the number on the caller ID?
Somebody called me at 4 this morning. I didn’t answer it because I didn’t know who it was. Now it’s driving me crazy. I tried doing a reverse lookup but it was a private number.
TrapcallReviewer answers:
It is probably a spam call. They do this to us alot. They are looking to see if you have a fax machine hooked up and if you do, they will send you some bogus fax. Very irritating. I have reported them to the FCC, but there is no way to get them because of the number they use. Some are even out of the country. It is just spammers. Just ignore them and they will stop eventually.
Steven asks…
I’ve been on the federal do not call list since 2003-same caller “American Lending” up to 6 times a day
I’ve requested Company address & phone#, but they refuse to provide, I’ve spoke with a supervisor, ect. They state they are in a “call center” in Florida, but have a very strong middle eastern accent., yet every one is named either John Brown or Mary Brown.
How can I obtain correct data without paying a fee, when a reverse lookup of caller ID doesn’t pan out? I plan on filling a small claims suit for each call.
I’ve requested Company address & phone#, but they refuse to provide. I’ve spoken with a supervisor, etc. They state they are in a “call center” in Florida, but have a very strong middle eastern accent, yet everyone is named either John Brown or Mary Brown. How can I obtain correct data without paying a fee, when a reverse lookup of caller ID doesn’t pan out? I plan on filling a small claims suit for each call.-They offer “refinancing”, and I’ve already reported them to the FCC several times.
TrapcallReviewer answers:
Have you gone to donotcall.gov and filed a complaint yet?
If you want to get more information on your own about this company, you can act as though you’re interested in what they’re selling and get a phone number to reach them at and have them mail you a brochure.
I also use a feature my phone company offers called Privacy Manager. This requires callers to display their caller ID or else they cannot reach me. You might see if this service is available to you.
Betty asks…
What do you do when you receive call labeled PRIVATE, UNKNOWN or unfamiliar phone number on caller ID?
A. answer
B. let it go to voice mail
C. do a reverse lookup
D. other
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