1. Search Google. In the search field, put in the
number listed. If the owner of the number has posted it on their blog
or website, you may be able to figure out their name or company from
the search results.
2. Search a social networking site. Even if you can’t easily find the phone number through a Google search, you may be able to track it down by entering the phone number into various social networking sites’ search functions. At a minimum, try Twitter, Facebook and MySpace. If you suspect it is someone you have dealings with online, search the site where you exchange chat or information with them, such as on the site’s forums. You never know what might return.
3. Call the unknown number back. Explain to whoever answers that you’ve been receiving calls from their number. Politely ask who they are. If they give you an answer, no need to continue! If they don’t, try one of the methods below. Try calling with a number other than your own. If you have called repeatedly and gotten no answer, it’s possible that the other party is choosing not to pick up your number’s calls. Calling from a different number is a good way to rule out this possibility.
2. Hire a private investigator. Many private investigators charge between $70 and $100 to just locate a person.However, if you’re going to a private investigator you’ll probably be looking for more information than just a phone number. To make sure you’re not overcharged, be sure to get an estimate before you sign anything.
2. Search a social networking site. Even if you can’t easily find the phone number through a Google search, you may be able to track it down by entering the phone number into various social networking sites’ search functions. At a minimum, try Twitter, Facebook and MySpace. If you suspect it is someone you have dealings with online, search the site where you exchange chat or information with them, such as on the site’s forums. You never know what might return.
3. Call the unknown number back. Explain to whoever answers that you’ve been receiving calls from their number. Politely ask who they are. If they give you an answer, no need to continue! If they don’t, try one of the methods below. Try calling with a number other than your own. If you have called repeatedly and gotten no answer, it’s possible that the other party is choosing not to pick up your number’s calls. Calling from a different number is a good way to rule out this possibility.
The Pay Way:
1. Use a reverse cell phone directory. While most—if not all—of these sites require a paid membership (generally between $30 and $60), you may still get lucky if you do a search. Often times, commercial businesses want to be found, so they don’t do too much to hide themselves from searchers. If you have to pay for the results, you will usually get the name, address, location of the call, and phone carrier of the caller as well. If you don’t want to pay, you may be able to sign up for a free trial on one of these sites and make the search that way.2. Hire a private investigator. Many private investigators charge between $70 and $100 to just locate a person.However, if you’re going to a private investigator you’ll probably be looking for more information than just a phone number. To make sure you’re not overcharged, be sure to get an estimate before you sign anything.
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