Sunday, January 10, 2010

How To Utilize Reverse Lookup

By Marc Marseille

Someone tried to call you, but no message was left. The phone number on your caller ID is not one you recognize, but it could be about the resume you recently sent. On the other hand, it could be someone from your high school reunion committee. You did the decorations last time, and really do not have the time to do them again. No matter which scenario is true, you would like to be prepared before you return the call. The simple solution is to use reverse lookup.

There are many free sites on the Internet where you can find out the name associated with the phone number. If you just type in the words "reverse lookup" in your search window, a list of choices will appear. Select the one you wish to try and click on their link.

Once at the site, locate the proper line and enter the number, complete with its area code, you want to research. Any information found will be displayed. Normally, this consists of both the name and address shown for the account owner, but some sites only offer a name.

If no match is found, you might try entering it as a cell phone number. Some sites separate searches by land line and cell phone. Double check that you have entered the area code and phone number correctly.

If you still receive no match, there are several possibilities to consider. It may be a prepaid cell phone that does not require registration. Or it may be a land line belonging to a company, such as a collection agency, that has managed to block their information from the database.

Most reverse lookup sites also offer other services, but not all are free. You can find the name associated with a social security number, or who is shown as residing at a given address. Some allow you to search by name to find email address or phone number. Looking up the owner of a phone number, however, remains the most popular search.

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