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Everyone gets calls from unknown numbers. In some situations they are easy to let go, but there are also times when you need (or really want) to know who’s calling. It used to be that “*69” was the only option to identify unknown callers, and that was limited to landlines. But with the advent of the Internet and the increasing number of people who rely solely on cell phones, reverse phone has become easily accessible. It is an easy way to find a name and address behind any number, as long as you know where to look and know what you are looking for.

There are several options on the internet to easily look up unknown phone numbers. Some are free but most do not include cell phone information. Whitepages offers a reverse phone lookup function for free on their website. They also offer a cheap reverse phone lookup text service that claims to include cell numbers and unlisted numbers and ID unknown callers. USSearch is another website that offers reverse phone lookup services for a fee. They also have the backing of testimonials from various users.

There are, however, many more websites and companies that offer (or claim to offer) the same kinds of services both for free and for a small fee. Just a quick search of the phrase “reverse phone lookup” gives over 43 million hits on Google. Many of these offer a glimpse of information (i.e. the city where the phone is registered to, whether it is a cell phone or a landline) and then ask for a payment to see the complete record. After sampling my own phone number in a few of these programs, however, I found that they all got the city correct but the address and type of line varied from site to site. Be aware that, like with many things on the Internet, the free or cheapest option may not get the best results. From personal experience, I would recommend sticking to reverse phone lookup services from companies you recognize or sponsored links or websites with reviews.

Reverse phone lookup is a cheap (and sometimes free) and easy tool that is at your fingertips via the Internet. Whether for serious matters or just to satiate your curiosity, you have many options when it comes to finding out who’s behind that unknown number. Just remember to pay attention to the integrity of the site you are using and crosscheck the validity of the data returned.