{"id":64562,"date":"2023-01-17T21:01:29","date_gmt":"2023-01-17T13:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=64562"},"modified":"2023-02-02T16:46:23","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T08:46:23","slug":"track-anonymous-calls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/track-anonymous-calls\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Know Who The Unknown Caller Is"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Getting a call from an unknown number always puts you in a tricky situation. You wonder who might be calling, should you be calling back, might that be an important one, or it\u2019s just another spam call?<\/p>\n<p>There are some ways to find out who called you or at least have some idea who might be behind the unknown number. These methods include using search engines, web tools, or mobile apps. Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/prevent-vishing-scams-with-callapp\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: Save Yourself Against Call Scams With CallApp\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Save Yourself Against Call Scams With CallApp<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/prevent-vishing-scams-with-callapp.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-57550 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/prevent-vishing-scams-with-callapp.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">Save Yourself Against Call Scams With CallApp<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAt some point in time, all of us have experienced strange phone calls through which the caller asks...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>1. Google the Number<\/h2>\n<p>Like every other solution these days, the quickest option to check for an unknown number would be to Google it. Just type the number in the search bar, or try different variants with or without the country code and the country\u2019s name.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201c+12025886500\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201c12025886500\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201c12025886500 united states\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201c12025886500 us number\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are lucky, you may be able to find some information related to the unknown number \u2013 a name, address, or perhaps the associated social media account.<\/p>\n<p>The best part about this method is that it\u2019s straightforward and free; if this doesn\u2019t work out it won\u2019t cost you anything.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Use a Reverse Phone Lookup Site<\/h2>\n<p>So Google didn\u2019t help you find the unknown number. No worries, there are many reverse phone lookup sites that can help you find the whereabouts of an unknown number. Most of them are free to use too!<\/p>\n<p>Just enter the required number, and if there\u2019s a match, the site will give you the related information.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the best reverse phone lookup sites out there.<\/p>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cocofinder.com\/reverse-phone-lookup\">Cocofinder<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/track-anonymous-calls\/Cocofinder.jpg\" alt=\"Cocofinder\" width=\"1500\" height=\"590\"><\/figure>\n<p>Cocofinders helps you do a reverse lookup on any phone number. Just enter a phone number, and you\u2019ll be able to find the person\u2019s address, friends and relatives, alternate phone numbers, and other information.<\/p>\n<p>Cocofinder gathers the data and information on a phone number from different sources like directories, caller ID companies, and VOIP services. The tool\u2019s active algorithms filter through the huge database and churn out results in minutes.<\/p>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/reverse-phone-lookup\">Spokeo<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/track-anonymous-calls\/Spokeo.jpg\" alt=\"Spokeo\" width=\"1500\" height=\"687\"><\/figure>\n<p>Spokeo can help you find the name, email, and address information behind any phone number. The tool sifts through layers of data from different phone directories and gives users a simple report. Plus, it is quick and efficient.<\/p>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplefinders.com\/reverse-phone\">Peoplefinders<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/track-anonymous-calls\/Peoplefinders.jpg\" alt=\"Peoplefinders\" width=\"1500\" height=\"705\"><\/figure>\n<p>PeopleFinders is a platform to look up information on unknown numbers or spam calls. It gives you thorough results on your search with up-to-date information.<\/p>\n<p>From thousands of different data sources from around the US, PeopleFinders provides you with all the details available in public records for a given number.<\/p>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spydialer.com\/\">Spydialer<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/track-anonymous-calls\/Spydialer.jpg\" alt=\"Spydialer\" width=\"1500\" height=\"574\"><\/figure>\n<p>Just as the name suggests, SpyDialer has a database of millions of phone numbers collected from public records to help you run a quick lookup on any phone number.<\/p>\n<p>The tool works on mobile phone numbers, landline numbers, VOIP numbers, and email addresses.<\/p>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cellrevealer.com\/\">Cellrevealer<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/track-anonymous-calls\/Cellrevealer.jpg\" alt=\"Cellrevealer\" width=\"1500\" height=\"631\"><\/figure>\n<p>With Cellrevelaer, you can search for any number from the US or Canada to find its associated information. You can use it to search people\u2019s registered addresses, emails, and other information without the caller knowing about it.<\/p>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zlookup.com\/\">Zlookup<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/track-anonymous-calls\/Zlookup.jpg\" alt=\"Zlookup\" width=\"1500\" height=\"555\"><\/figure>\n<p>Zlookup lets you conduct a reverse search on any unknown caller in any part of the world. The tool filters through a huge amount of data derived from public records to give you the most accurate information.<\/p>\n<p>You can also look up people on the basis of their names and email addresses as well.<\/p>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whitepages.com\/reverse-phone\">Whitepages<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/track-anonymous-calls\/Whitepages.jpg\" alt=\"Whitepages\" width=\"1500\" height=\"510\"><\/figure>\n<p>Whitepages has information on millions of phone numbers, including landline and mobile numbers. You can look up any residential, personal, or business phone number and get results in minutes.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Use a Mobile App<\/h2>\n<p>You can also find out who\u2019s calling you from an unknown number using mobile apps. Here are a few for your reference:<\/p>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/trapcall-reveal-no-caller-id\/id877286524\">Trapcall <\/a><\/h3>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/track-anonymous-calls\/Trapcall.jpg\" alt=\"Trapcall\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1548\"><\/figure>\n<p>Trapcall lets you know who is behind that blocked, marked, or unknown number calling you. You can get information about the caller\u2019s identity to take appropriate action.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, you can block spam numbers automatically and even record the conversation right through the app. The app has a simple interface and is pretty lightweight.<\/p>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truecaller.com\/\">Truecaller<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/track-anonymous-calls\/Truecaller.jpg\" alt=\"Truecaller\" width=\"1500\" height=\"721\"><\/figure>\n<p>TrueCaller is already a popular name among caller-identifying apps. With this app, you can check who\u2019s calling and look up information on any phone number.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Truecaller allows you to block a spam number from calling or sending SMS. The app also integrates seamlessly with your phone app and works on both domestic and international numbers.<\/p>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.orave.ReverseLookup&hl=en_US&gl=US\">Reverse Lookup<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The Reverse Lookup app can perform a search on any number to help you know its identity. You can know about the caller\u2019s ID, country, carrier, ZIP code, and phone type, among others.<\/p>\n<p>For now, however, you can only look up numbers from Canada and US.<\/p>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/whoscall-caller-id-block\/id929968679\">Whoscall<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/track-anonymous-calls\/Whoscall.jpg\" alt=\"Whoscall\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1545\"><\/figure>\n<p>Whoscall is a caller ID lookup app to help identify unknown numbers and distinguish them from verified numbers. You can also block spam callers and telemarketing calls through this app.<\/p>\n<p>This app is available for both <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/whoscall-caller-id-block\/id929968679\">iOS<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=gogolook.callgogolook2&hl=en_US&gl=US\">Android<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Add as contact, and search on chat apps<\/h2>\n<p>Another way to find out who the unknown caller is to add them to your contacts and search for them through messaging apps on your phone.<\/p>\n<p>To do that, save the unknown number as a contact in your phone and give it a random name like \u201cunknown caller 1\u201d or \u201cwho called me\u201d, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Now go to your instant messaging app like WhatsApp or Telegram. If they are using the said app, you might be able to see the contact\u2019s name and see their profile picture on the app.<\/p>\n<p>That might throw you a clue who just called you, whether it\u2019s a friend whose contact you might have accidentally deleted or just some random person.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Send a text message to the person<\/h2>\n<p>If everything else fails and you are still determined to find the identity of the person behind the unknown number, then you can send a text message to the caller.<\/p>\n<p>Before sending a text message to the unknown number, here are a few things you should consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Be direct but polite <\/strong>\u2013 A direct but polite message like \u201cSorry I missed the call. Who is this?\u201d will help you get to the bottom of things, if the unknown caller replies, that is.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do not reveal yourself first<\/strong> \u2013 It\u2019s wise not to reveal your name (who you are) or send photos of yourself before figuring out who\u2019s behind the unknown call. Instead of telling them who you are right away, find out about the one who\u2019s calling you, and only reveal yourself if you actually know the person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting a call from an unknown number always puts you in a tricky situation. You wonder who might be calling, should you be calling back, might that be an important one, or it\u2019s just another spam call? 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