IRS Phone Call Scam – How to Spot and Avoid

In recent years, scammers have been impersonating IRS agents and calling unsuspecting victims, stating that you owe money, or are subject to a lawsuit because you did not file your taxes correctly. Usually they will ask you for personally identifiable information, such as your Social Security Number (SSN), and credit card or payment details. These calls are common, because many times the unfortunate reality is that they work. In fact, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration reported that more than 15,800 victims have sent in excess of $80 million to IRS scammers…continue reading →
How to Identify if Someone is Calling You From a Spoofed Phone Number or Fake Caller ID

How to Identify if Someone is Calling You From a Spoofed Phone Number or Fake Caller ID

What is Caller ID Spoofing? Caller ID Spoofing is when you receive a phone call or text message from a phone number which is different from the number that is making the call or text. Normally this results in the Caller ID of the incoming call appearing to be a local number, or maybe even someone you know, but the reality is that the person calling you could be very far away, and isn't calling from that number at all. Since the person making the call can change what number appears as their…continue reading →
7 Free Reverse Phone Number Lookup Directory Websites (Updated 2020 Version)

7 Free Reverse Phone Number Lookup Directory Websites (Updated 2020 Version)

What is a Phone Number Lookup Directory? A reverse phone number lookup directory website allows you to search a community-curated directory of various phone numbers, and lookup phone numbers that may have called you. These communities are usually quick to spot a scam call, and will enable you to find out more details about a phone number than you normally would by paying for a reverse phone number lookup service. All of the directory websites outlined within this guide are free to use, and won't cost you a dime! These directories are usually…continue reading →
Where Do Phone Lookup Directories Get Their Information?

Where Do Phone Lookup Directories Get Their Information?

A lot of websites out there claim to have vast databases of information about people such as their phone number, a full name and date of birth, their spending and household information, and other details that sometimes aren't that common to find. The question is, where are these websites getting this information? And why can't I find it myself? Shrouded behind industry secrets and a hush-hush atmosphere is a wide range of data brokers, buying and selling information about you and other people. They gather this information from a wide range of sources, some common…continue reading →
Reverse Phone Number Lookup Location Using PhoneDetective.com

Reverse Phone Number Lookup Location Using PhoneDetective.com

There are many websites out there that let you find out free information about a phone number or someone who may have called you, and PhoneDetective is no different, but it does provide a handy map of where the caller is located that is usually not present on other free phone number lookup websites. While the "full report" that includes the owners name and exact address costs money, you can still find out general information about a caller using this service, and below we will explain how: 1: Visit PhoneDetective.com and enter the phone number…continue reading →
[Guide] How To Stop Robocall Political Campaign Calls

[Guide] How To Stop Robocall Political Campaign Calls

It's that time of year again - political parties from all over are trying to get you to vote for their candidate of choice. For some, it can be very informative process, but for most of us - we have made up our mind and the calls that come in come off as a nuisance or just plain annoying. If you find yourself in this situation where you just can't take it anymore and want to get rid of campaign calls once and for all, we have a few solutions that you might…continue reading →
How To Opt-Out Of Whitepages.com Directory

How To Opt-Out Of Whitepages.com Directory

Whitepages.com contains a lot of information about people that otherwise would be private. If you are a consumer and want to remove your information from the Whitepages person directory, follow these steps: 1: Visit Whitepages.com and scroll down to the bottom of the page to the footer section of the website. Under the section titled "Your Whitepages" click on the link that says: "Remove From Directory" 2: On the following page, you will be asked to login to your Whitepages account in order to remove the listing. If you do not have an…continue reading →
What Are The Best Google Voice Alternatives?

What Are The Best Google Voice Alternatives?

Google Voice is a online telephony service from the web search giant that allows users to make, receive, or forward calls, as well as text messages and voicemail. The web-based service initially began as an invite-only platform but has now been integrated as part of the Google Hangouts service. If you don't use Google Voice or one of the alternatives, you'll probably find yourself dealing with annoying callers when doing business on craigslist, or people using your phone number to look you up on social media. If you are a current user looking for…continue reading →
US Department of Veterans Affairs Toll-Free Phone Number Directory (2016)

US Department of Veterans Affairs Toll-Free Phone Number Directory (2016)

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs is an organization organized to assist military veterans with various services after they leave the military. It is run by the United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Below you will find the current directory for the year of 2016, it is updated to reflect new toll-free numbers as well as numbers that have been added later in the year. This list is constantly changing and will be updated periodically. Department of Veterans Affairs Toll Free Phone Number Directory   Benefits Main Hotline (VA Benefits) 1-800-827-1000 Beneficiaries in…continue reading →