The telephone is not only a convenient means of communication that is always at hand, but sometimes it is also a cause for concern. When you receive calls or messages on your cell phone from an unknown number, it is worth finding out who its owner is. Of course, if you receive threats from someone else’s phone number, you can contact the police with a corresponding statement, and, if necessary, order a decryption of cell phone numbers from the operator from which such calls are received. But there are also situations when you just need to find out who owns a cell phone number. Today we tell you how to get information about a mobile or landline phone number for free: find out whose number it is and its region by prefix.
How to find out who is calling you?
There are several good ways to get a phone number online. Which one to choose is up to you, they are all effective, so it is solely a matter of your convenience.
We use Google
A surprisingly simple method, but nevertheless very effective. If the phone number of the person calling you belongs to a legal entity, then it is probably listed on the official website or in one of the online directories. Fraudsters’ phone numbers are also collected en masse and posted on specialized resources.
You can simply enter the number that appears on your phone screen into Google or any other search engine that you prefer. Among the top results there will almost certainly be a contact that interests you.
To get a phone number through Google, you need to follow the steps:
- Go to the website https://www.google.ru
- Enter the phone number in the search bar and press Enter
- View the results and follow the links.
- If the number is not found, try changing the spelling, entering part of the number, or removing the country/area code.
This search method cannot be called ideal, since search engines respect privacy and, if possible, remove private data from the results.
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Databases of fraudulent organizations
There are fraudulent organizations listed in various databases. Therefore, it is convenient to read reviews of companies with corresponding phone numbers through Google or Yandex.
Here is a list of sites where you can get information about companies through a phone number:
- baza-nomerov.com
- allnum.ru
- tel-search.ru
- kto-subscriber.com
- soft-reg.ru
Conveniently, in addition to the name of the person or company, the services indicate similar numbers or ranges. This also helps identify scammers or anonymous dialers.
In fact, the sites contain similar contact databases; they overlap with each other. Access to them is mostly free, although there are paid features.
Using social networks to find contacts
If the person calling you is registered on social networks and indicated his number without hiding it, you can easily find the subscriber by phone. For this:
- go to a social network such as Facebook
- enter the number in the search bar;
- if necessary, narrow the search results by leaving them only “by people” or by choosing a more precise location;
- if you look for information in posts, then you are unlikely to find what you are looking for);
- click on the result to make sure that the number you are looking for is actually indicated on this person’s page.
We use special services
There are special services on the Internet that help determine who called from the number you specify. Not all of them have a good reputation and they may not all be very accurate, but generally you have nothing to lose. An example of such a service is “Snoop”.
Using it to check your phone is very simple:
- Go to the Snoop website;
- Enter the phone number you are interested in in the search box;
- Confirm your search by clicking “Search”;
- Wait for the database search results.
- Check out the additional information (under the caption “Here's what I found by number”).
The same principle applies to many other similar services. We will not list them all, you can find them by entering them in Yandex, entering the query “identify a phone number for free” or similar.
We use the Getcontact application
The Getcontact application can most likely determine who is calling you. To do this, you do not need to take any additional actions.
To find out the number you need:
- install the Getcontact application;
- confirm your phone number;
- Grant the app the permissions it requests;
- if necessary, set up automatic protection against unwanted calls.
Please note that Getcontact requires internet access, otherwise it will not be able to effectively determine who is calling. The program has a paid version, but for basic determination of who is calling.
We use the Truecaller application
The Truecaller application works on exactly the same principle; the differences between it and Getcontact are not so significant. The algorithm is similar, you also install the application, after which incoming calls and SMS messages will be automatically detected. You can set up to block those that you don't want - and on some versions of Android you can even set a recording of a telephone conversation in the settings, so that, if anything happens, you have proof that the call was indeed unwanted.
2GIS application
The DoubleGIS company, which specializes in providing users with a map of cities and private organizations located in them using the 2gis application, can help in finding the required number. To do this, the developers recommend installing an application on your mobile device.
The developers made a significant contribution to the development of the application, updated the interface, making it intuitive, and also increased the functionality of the application. Now the help desk provides all available information about the operating company.
The application is notable for the fact that the program combines several functions on the phone, including calls:
- Thus, during an incoming call, 2GIS analyzes the system in a short time and provides the user with information about the caller: from organization to contact information.
- With such information in hand, the user can decide to accept an incoming call or not.
The developers analyzed previous versions of the application and fixed bugs. Thanks to meticulous work, the developers have achieved an accelerated system analysis process, displaying the result within a few seconds of waiting. However, it is worth noting that the application will require data transfer via the Internet. As reviews show, the system is in no way inferior to the standard calling application that is built into a mobile phone. To date, the number of registered users has exceeded 300 thousand, and this is far from the limit.
Which methods are better not to use?
We have named several effective options for how you can find out the caller's number. But, for the sake of completeness, we will list which methods are strongly not recommended to be used.
- Purchase of bases. Verification databases of phone numbers stolen from mobile operators often pop up on the Internet. Although they may be real, firstly, this is an illegal method that is a violation of the law, and secondly, such databases are usually outdated and may not correspond to reality.
- Contact the operator. It is unlikely that they will help you recognize a person by phone number unless there is a really compelling reason. If, for example, you receive threats from this number, then they may assist you and check the number, although they may also suggest that you contact the police first, which will delay the process somewhat.
- Transfer money to the number from which they are calling. There is an old trick that involves transferring a small amount to a person’s account in one of the mobile phone stores or in the operator’s office. Before completing the transfer, you ask the operator to indicate what name and surname the transfer is being made to, ostensibly to make sure that no error has occurred. But this method is a losing one. Firstly, there is a risk that the operator, knowing about such a technique, will not agree to help you. Secondly, you will lose money. Thirdly, in this way you can only identify individuals. If you still want to try this method, it’s better to try transferring a small amount using Sberbank Online if you are a Sberbank client. If the caller is also a Sberbank subscriber, part of his full name will be displayed, which may be sufficient for identification.
How to determine the owner by phone number free online
In addition to the popular search engines Google, Yandex and Rambler, there are other methods that allow you to identify a subscriber by his phone number. It is possible to find out its affiliation with the help of special resources and online services, which during the search process refer to their existing databases.
I recommend using only those sites that are willing to provide the information you require free of charge. If you have to pay for it, then there is a huge risk that by giving away your savings you will not receive anything.
In addition, the software database may contain a virus that will penetrate the system of your personal computer.
What to remember when searching for a number
Sometimes caller ID methods go wrong. The fact is that phones are not assigned to a person for life; they can first belong to one person, and then to someone else. But this may not always be reflected quickly enough in various online databases. In addition, some numbers may not be included in them at all. So always keep in mind that the methods described above are more of a safety net, but not a guaranteed determination of who called you. Only the operator can know this, and he has no reason to just share this information with you.
Secret ways
More cunning people use the following methods:
1Purchase a database of numbers. It usually contains all the information that is publicly available on the person who owns this SIM card. However, this method is illegal. In addition, the data may be out of date. Or the call was made from someone else's or a decommissioned number.
2If the option is not suitable, it is best to turn to the legal method. Private detectives have the right to find out personal information about the owner of the SIM card. In addition, you need to make sure that the detective has permission to operate.
3The best way looks like this. You need to call the number and introduce yourself as a person of some company. By asking a couple of leading questions, you can find out information about a person. Let’s say that no one will hide their real name in a conversation with a call center operator.
4If threats were received from the caller’s number, or illegal actions were committed, the best option would be to contact government authorities. Not only will the caller's face be revealed, but his activities will also be stopped.
Is this legal?
Since 2014, changes to Federal Law 44 “On Communications” have come into force. Amendment No. 304-FZ of November 2, 2013 completely prohibits the free sale of SIM cards. Since the innovation, cellular operators are required to record the identifiers of the starter package with the full name of the future user.
The mobile service provider is additionally responsible for the distribution of personal data. According to Article 152 of the 2006 Law, indirect or direct information relating to an individual cannot be disseminated without his consent.
The legality of identifying a user's phone number directly depends on the method of obtaining information. One of the sources may be mobile operator databases stolen or copied by company employees. For example, a scandal recently erupted over the leaking of Facebook user data.
Statistics indicate that on average a year the federal court issues up to 50 verdicts in cases of illegal handling of personal data of clients of mobile operator companies.
At the same time, it is not prohibited to use information that the owner of the telephone number has independently posted in the public domain. The simplest example of these would be identifiers provided in online advertisements or social networks.
Internet services
To identify calls from scammers and call centers, it is convenient to use web services similar to “Kto-zvonit.rf”, “zvonili.com” or “neberitrubku.ru”. On such sites, other users leave reviews. You shouldn’t look for data about ordinary people’s phones here. One of the advantages of these resources is that they are completely free to use.
