In this article, we’ll show you how to find out an unknown caller’s number. You can dial special services linked to public databases, check certain websites, or use caller ID apps. Identify your caller and stop random strangers from wasting your precious time.
1. Dial *69
If you ever used *67 to conceal your phone number when calling someone, you might be familiar with *69 too. This service is the opposite of *67. By dialing *69 immediately after a missed call from an unknown caller, you can trace their number, as well as their name and address if they are listed in a public database. The service works even for anonymous or hidden calls. You can reveal a hidden phone number, and the exact time they called you.
If you received a call from someone you don’t know, be sure to verify the call by calling them back. Don’t expect a civilized conversation with spammers and scammers. Blocking their number will stop them from contacting you in the future. ..
The phone company that offers this service is called Sprint. It is available only in the USA and it works for both mobile and landlines. The cost of the service is usually around $10 a month.
2. Dial *57
Some phone companies offer a service called *57. This service connects you with your local law enforcement officials if you think you are being harassed by an unknown caller. Police will be able to track down the caller and take appropriate action. If this is the service you need, please make sure to contact your local police after dialing *57 to confirm that you need their help. ..
57 is a special number that can be used to avoid unwanted phone calls.
3. Contact the Phone Company
Your phone service provider might be able to help you find out the number of an unknown caller. They will provide you with the log of your incoming and outcoming calls, with the unmasked unknown caller’s number. This might be enough for you to take the matter into your hands, but the phone company can give you even more details. If the information is available, you can find out the name and address of the annoying caller, as well as their phone company.
Anonymous Caller ID is a phone service that allows you to see the caller ID of any call made to your number without having to reveal your identity. This can help protect you from being scammed or attacked, as well as allow you to track down the person who made the call.
Mobile phone carriers can help you fight robocalls for an extra monthly charge. But keep in mind this service is still new and it might not be 100% reliable. ..
4. Install An App
There are various apps available for mobile phones that can be used to track unknown callers. These apps will look up online databases for information on callers, such as their name, address, and phone number. You can then choose to report and block the spam callers, telemarketers, or robocalls. ..
- Caller ID Pro: This app is a free app that connects to rich phone directories and databases. It has a monthly payment plan.
- Caller ID Max: This app is a paid app that connects to rich phone directories and databases. It has a free trial before the monthly payment plan is required.
- Caller ID Tracker: This paid app connects to rich phone directories and databases for caller ID tracking purposes. The free trial allows you to track only 10 calls per month, but the monthly payment plan allows you to track up to 100 calls per month with no ads or limitations.
1. BeenVerified
This app is an excellent choice for finding out information about a phone number you don’t know. It will save you time by allowing you to search through a database of billions of numbers. After entering the number, the app will quickly provide information about who is calling and why. ..
2. Spokeo
This free app is designed to help you track phone numbers. It has an option of reverse phone lookup, where once you enter the phone number, it will display the details such as the name of the caller, their address, current location, social media profiles, and much more.
3. TrapCall
TrapCall is an app that can unmask blocked and hidden numbers. It can be used if there is no caller ID displayed, and it offers other services such as automatically blocking spammers, blacklisting unwanted numbers, and recording the calls. TrapCall is available for both iOS and Android devices. ..
4. TrueCaller
This app is a trap call blocker that will simply make all calls go through the app, and reveal the phone numbers. It also has a spam list based on community reports and will notify you of any unwanted calls. However, to use this app your phone needs to have constant access to wifi or at least a 3G network.
5. Check Websites
If you don’t want an extra app installed on your cell phone, you can always opt to manually search for phone numbers via certain websites. There are several sites to identify a phone number, so make sure to check our article about the best of them. Some of the apps mentioned earlier, such as TrueCaller, have their websites with rich databases.
6. Silence Unknown Callers
If you don’t want to be bothered by unknown calls, there’s a neat little feature called Silence Unknown Callers on the iPhone. This means that when a number that is not in your contact list calls you, your phone simply won’t ring. They can still leave a voicemail, send you an SMS, and be registered as a missed call.
Open the Settings app and navigate to the Security section.
Scroll down and find the “Password Protection” option.
Toggle it on to enable password protection for your account.
Scroll down to the bottom of the Phone screen, and then select Storage.
Scroll down to the bottom of the Storage screen, and then select Backup & Reset.
Scroll down to the bottom of the Backup & Reset screen, and then select Reset phone.
Click on Reset phone.
Silence Unknown Caller: A Call to Silence
Toggle the heading to enable it.
If you can’t find out who called you and you don’t want to answer random strangers, simply silence them.
