Best way to look up a phone number for free in 2015

Best way to look up a phone number for free in 2015

A new year! A new chance to look up the name behind a phone number. In this article, we will go over which methods WORK and which reverse phone lookup methods are outdated in 2015. As the new year picks up speed, there will surely be more methods to add to list as time goes on, so come back to see if new changes have been added every once and awhile. The new year will feature some great new articles about carrier-specific phone numbers, and how you can find the name of a phone…continue reading →
What is an auto dialer? – Everything you need to know about autodialers

What is an auto dialer? – Everything you need to know about autodialers

Many people have become curious as to the true purpose of an autodialer, a software program that is designed to call a set of numbers, sometimes random, sometimes from a list, and wait for a response from the person at the other end. Autodialing is similar to robocalling, but usually robocalling always asks you to enter a number to be connected, with an autodialer, sometimes it will connect you to a live person right away. If you are at the receiving end of a autodialer call, usually an autodialer begins with a prerecorded…continue reading →
How to Block Telemarketing Calls – Canada Method

How to Block Telemarketing Calls – Canada Method

For the American guide on how to register for the USA Do Not Call List, click here.  Canadians need to make sure their numbers aren't being used for marketing too. In this guide we will show you how you can remove your number from telemarketing calls and other marketing calls that you may be receiving. In order to stop these annoying calls, we will be using the opt out method at the Canadian Do Not Call List (DNCL). Keep in mind that this will not guarantee that you won't receive marketing calls, telemarketers that do not…continue reading →
Reverse Lookup a Phone Number using Canada411

Reverse Lookup a Phone Number using Canada411

Many people aren't aware that Canada411 exists solely to help you find the names of people who have called you.  This handy website continues to be useful especially for people who live in Canada, although people from all over the world can take advantage of this free service. With a population of over 35 million, there are sure to be many people who may have called you that may live or reside in Canada, or have a Canadian phone number. Additionally, some telemarketers use Canadian numbers in order to be perceived as being from Canada,…continue reading →
How to perform a reverse phone lookup for T-Mobile customers

How to perform a reverse phone lookup for T-Mobile customers

T-Mobile has a long history of not allowing consumers to use their internal system to lookup phone numbers, but that doesn't mean you are out of luck if you have T-Mobile service and need to lookup a phone number of someone who called you. T-Mobile also does not publish the addresses books of customers. If you need to find out who called you and you know that they were using T-Mobile as your service, this guide is for you. In order for this to work, you also need to have T-Mobile as your…continue reading →
Review: SENTRY Call Blocker 3.1

Review: SENTRY Call Blocker 3.1

The SENTRY 3.1 Call Blocker is advertised to "block all robo, spam, and telemarketer calls" with 100% accuracy. With a 9999 number capacity you should be able to rely on this device to work for a very long time. There are two modes, Basic and Advanced. Basic blocks all calls it identifies as robocalls and sends them to the blacklist, without alerting you that there was a spam caller. Advanced Mode screens all incoming calls that are not in your directory, and has an automated message that tells the caller to hang up…continue reading →
Method: Block No Caller ID or Apple Blocked Calls

Method: Block No Caller ID or Apple Blocked Calls

A common call on many iPhones and Apple devices is the "No Caller ID" call that could be anything from a telemarketer to a unwanted abusive caller. This is a new feature that is only available in iPhone with iOS7, iOS6 users will find that instead of receiving "No Caller ID" message, they will get a "Blocked" message instead. While it's not clear why Apple made this change between the two operating systems, the message stands clear: If you receive a call that says either "Blocked" or "No Caller ID", the person on…continue reading →

Verizon Abuse Hotline Contact Information

If you need to contact Verizon to report abusive phone numbers, or are looking for contact to their legal department, use the following info to make sure you get in contact with the right people. If you haven't already, be sure to check out the "Verizon phone trace method" to report abusive phone numbers. Verizon Contact Numbers Verizon Unlawful Call Center 1-800-257-2969 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call this number if you have received calls that fall in any of these categories: Threat to Life (yours or someone else's)…continue reading →
Method: Perform a phone trace on a Verizon phone number

Method: Perform a phone trace on a Verizon phone number

We worked really hard to bring you this guide so you can report who called you if you are using the Verizon cell phone service. This guide will give you the option to trace the last known call that you answered, given that you are using Verizon's service to do so. (Note: The caller does not need to be using Verizon in order for this method to work, although it would probably increase your chances of the issue being resolved). What will Verizon phone trace do? Taken from Verizon's original website, Verizon call trace will…continue reading →
How to protect your identity on the phone

How to protect your identity on the phone

Overview Your identity is important to your financial and personal security. You probably protect your identity over the internet by not posting your credit card details on sketchy websites, and you also protect your identity in person by destroying confidential documents and credit cards. It's important to understand that protecting your identity over the phone is also critical to ensure your personal safety and the safety of your family. This comprehensive guide is set to outline common methods scammers and criminals use to try and gather your personal information over cell and landline…continue reading →