Tag: new

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 In this article, we will go over which methods WORK and which reverse phone lookup methods are outdated in 2015.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 Google Voice?

What is Google Voice?

Overview of Google Voice: Google Voice is a telephone service that is offered by Google. Originally it was only available via invite to a certain group of users. As of today, Google Voice is available to all Google account holders located within the United States and countries abroad. While placing calls is free from within the United States, there are fees associated with long distance overseas or heavy usage of the service. More details of these fees can be found here: Google Voice Fee Structure Why Google Voice is Important: Google Voice can…continue reading →
App Review: Reverse Phone Lookup by WhitePages.com

App Review: Reverse Phone Lookup by WhitePages.com

App Name: Reverse Phone Lookup Publisher: Whitepages.com Review on: iOS Platform (iPhone 5s) (App Version 2.3) Cost: $0.00 (Offers in-App Purchases) Requirements: Requires iOS 6.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. App has been optimized for iPhone 5. Download Link: Click here Overview The "Reverse Phone Lookup" app by WhitePages.com is a clean and easy to use app by WhitePages.com, which also publishes app such as "411" navigation and "WhitePages" reference apps. The app charges money for "premium searches" and starts at $1.99 per match. Keep in mind: The app…continue reading →
When should you pay to know a name behind a phone number?

When should you pay to know a name behind a phone number?

We try to answer this as "never". But there may come a time when you have exhausted all your efforts into doing free reverse phone search by yourself, and you need to consult a professional web service or private investigator to do it for you. If you haven't already, be sure to go through all the Methods and General Information pages to be sure that you really have tried all that you can to find a name behind a number. Keep in mind the following: Private investigators are professionals, certified with either the state…continue reading →
5 Reverse Phone Directory Website Rankings

5 Reverse Phone Directory Website Rankings

5 Reverse Phone Directory Website Rankings 1: Who Calls Me? (http://www.whocallsme.com) Rating: 9/10 Pros: Great features, including the ability to search other phone numbers with a similar area code (useful for those annoying spammers who use multiple numbers but reside within the same area. Has a dedicated area where you can log in and track which numbers you entered to see if there are any more comments. Large database, many many numbers on this website. Ability to search for numbers without having to log in. Constantly updating, a new number is posted every…continue reading →
How to Prevent Marketing Phone Calls – Do Not Call Registry

How to Prevent Marketing Phone Calls – Do Not Call Registry

The National Do Not Call Registry is available for all USA citizens, where you can enter your phone number and opt-out of telemarketing phone calls. It is managed by the FTC (Federal Trade Commission), a government organization that deal with all types of consumer privacy and safety issues. Keep in mind that this will not totally end the marketing calls you receive, but it should be able to limit the calls you receive down to a minimum. The amount of time between entering your phone number with the list and when telemarketers will…continue reading →
Free Reverse Cell Phone Search using AT&T Directory Assistance

Free Reverse Cell Phone Search using AT&T Directory Assistance

If you have pieces of information about a person who called you, but still no name behind the caller, try the AT&T Directory Assistance website. This method works best for home phones, although cell phones have been known to be in this directory as well. Navigate to http://www.corp.att.com/directory/ and type in as much information as you know about your caller. Once you are done, click on search to see if anything comes up. One of two things will happen: 1: You will be directed to a partner site, where they will ask you to…continue reading →
Method: How to find a name behind a phone number using Google

Method: How to find a name behind a phone number using Google

Usually when a person calls you, they will leave a message or voicemail telling you who they are, but in certain circumstances when they don't leave any information, or don't want to be found, you need to use Google to find out as much information as you can. This method will reveal how to find the name of a business, person, or entity that has called you, as long as you have the phone number of the person who called. Steps: 1: Write down the phone number, or copy it somewhere so you…continue reading →
Method: Find out what state a phone number is from

Method: Find out what state a phone number is from

Cell and home phone numbers are great because the first three numbers usually point to where the caller's phone number is registered. The first three numbers are called the "area code". Use the table below to find out what state the caller is from, match the first three digits of the phone number and you will reverse search the state where the caller is from. For example, lets use the phone number (815) - 555 - 5555, the first three numbers are "815", so looking at the data base below we can tell…continue reading →