Find Out Who's Calling with a Truly Free Reverse Phone Lookup

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I miss the old reverse phone look up websites, where you could type in the phone number and get a name. Now, the ones I try all want my age, and/or push notifications, or 99 cents, or something. Not really "free" anymore. I get it, TAANSTAFL. I'm willing to look at static ads while on the site. Do any of you know of a site that gives the name without alot of BS?
 
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Try googling the phone number.
 
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well, that was easy. Earlier today I foolishly searched the number using Bing; the hits were all pay to play. Thanks.
 
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Baluncore said:
Try googling the phone number.
Yeah, that's his point. A simple Google search on the number usually returns lots of hits that require you to pay or look just plain spammy.

Sometimes the Google search will return a valid hit, like if the number is for a commercial business or something that Google knows about.

EDIT/ADD -- I just did a Google search on my cell phone number, and a number of the hits returned were to the wrong person/city/etc.
 
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gmax137 said:
Do any of you know of a site that gives the name without alot of BS?
Not a website, but we have this app called TrueCaller. Not sure if it's available in your country, but its caller ID feature is pretty good, including reverse number lookup, even without premium. Google is definitely not the place for this type of search.
 
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jack action said:
This one seems to work also: https://www.numlookup.com/
I tried it for about a dozen numbers, got 4 or 5 good results.
Some were multiple possibilities, some no results, some just wrong.

At least it beats a sharp stick in the eye. :cry:
 
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VOIP is commonly used to spoof numbers.
 

Related to Find Out Who's Calling with a Truly Free Reverse Phone Lookup

1. How does a reverse phone lookup work?

A reverse phone lookup works by taking a phone number and searching through various databases to find information associated with that number. This can include the name, address, and other details of the person or business who owns the phone number.

2. Is a reverse phone lookup truly free?

While some websites claim to offer free reverse phone lookups, many of them require payment for full access to the information. It's important to read the fine print and understand any potential fees before using a reverse phone lookup service.

3. Can a reverse phone lookup provide accurate information?

Reverse phone lookup services can provide accurate information, but it's not always guaranteed. The accuracy of the information depends on the databases being used and how up-to-date they are. It's always a good idea to cross-reference the information found in a reverse phone lookup with other sources.

4. Are reverse phone lookups legal?

Reverse phone lookups are legal in most cases, as long as they are used for lawful purposes. It's important to respect privacy laws and only use reverse phone lookup services for legitimate reasons, such as identifying unknown callers or verifying contact information.

5. Are there any risks associated with using a reverse phone lookup?

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