How to Trace the Location of a Phone Number – City and State

This guide shows you how to find the location (specifically: the city and state) of a phone number, regardless of whether it is a cell phone or landline. Can you track the live location of a phone number? It's important to note that it is not possible find the exact live location of a person based on their phone number, because phone numbers are assigned based on the North American Numbering Plan. The North American Numbering Plan assigns phone numbers to customers based on sections of the United States, usually divided by area…continue reading →

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 →
How To Use Google to Reverse Lookup a Phone Number For Free

How To Use Google to Reverse Lookup a Phone Number For Free

If you receive a phone call from someone that you don't know, it's best to first perform a reverse phone number lookup using Google to find out who called before calling back. If it's a spam caller, you won't want to call the spammer back because you'll likely be inundated with more calls. Google is an incredibly powerful search engine which indexes millions of pages each day, and there's a very good chance that Google will have information about the phone number who called you. There used to be a product called Google…continue reading →
12 Free Ways To Reverse Lookup A Phone Number

12 Free Ways To Reverse Lookup A Phone Number

Each year we compile a comprehensive list of the best ways to find information about a phone number, whether it be a name, an address, or any other type of information you could need. The internet is a vast space with tons of information, you just need to know where to look! Most of these methods are completely free and available without needing anything special, some do require a social media account or require you download an app on your smartphone, but we will list any requirements at the beginning of the method…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 →