Category: ‘Reverse Phone Tips’

Protect Yourself with Reverse Image Search

August 23, 2019 Posted by Pamela M

Google offers reverse image search

Social interaction online has a wide range of possibilities. However, some of those opportunities are too good to be true. This includes online dating sites and shopping deals that seem unreal. As the Internet grows, people turn to truth finding apps, including reverse image search.

What is Reverse Image Search?

People use a phone number lookup app on a regular basis to protect themselves from telemarketers and scammers. Reverse image search is an online tool that uses a search engine to get information, much like a number search. However, it uses a photograph to link to similar photos online. People use it to identify celebrities, to shop and, to check out people they meet on dating websites. Users can upload a picture or enter a URL into the search engine for results.

How Does it Work?

Reverse image search uses various methods. Some search engines focus on the colors in the pictures as well as the textures that are apparent.  The textures are turned into 2D grey graphs, which are used to search for matching images. It may also use the shape of the image as a determining factor. Those factors are used along with a mathematical algorithm to compare images input by users.

Why Should You Use It?

You can do a search for many reasons. Perhaps you saw a painting and would like to find out more about the artist. You see a jacket that you’d like to buy and need to find a store that carries it. Some use it to identify a celebrity whose name they’ve forgotten. You can also use it to ensure the identity of someone you met online.

Online Dating

Many use reverse image search programs to identify someone from a dating website. Scammers often use photos of celebrities or other people to trick lonely hearts out of their money. Search programs provide information about the person if the picture can be located. In that sense, these types of programs help to protect the safety of the user.

Popular Search Engines

There are many popular search engines on the market, including apps and online sites. Following are the most popular:

Google Search by Image

Google Search by Image is the most popular search engine. You can paste an image’s URL or upload an image. The site covers most of Internet and also offers add-ons to popular browsers like Chrome and Firefox.

Google Goggles

Google Goggles is an app made for Android. You can also use it to scan QR codes and translate text into another language.

TinEye

TinEye conducts highly effective searches using an index of more than 12 billion images. It has an advantage over other search engines because it was created to search images.

Reverse Image Search

Reverse Image Search uses Yandex, TinEye, Bing and Google to search billions of images. Users like its accuracy and reliability.

Conclusion

Whatever reason you use a reverse image search program, always do your research to find the best program for you.

How Reverse Phone Look Up Works

May 7, 2019 Posted by Pamela M

Reverse Phone Lookup Apps

Phone apps and online phone books use reverse look ups to help you find the name and address of a person attached to a phone number. The phone number can be a landline or a cell phone number, although the latter is harder to search.

Reasons to Search

You might use a reverse phone search for several reasons:

The Caller ID on your phone shows several calls from Suzy Smith at 814-991-0451. Who is she, and where is the 814 area code from?

You see phone numbers on your bill that you don’t recognize. Did you make the calls or was it a mistake?

You find a sticky note on your desk with a phone number written on it. You have four choices: throw it away, save it until you remember, call and hope you recognize the voice, or use a reverse search. The latter is the easiest and probably the least embarrassing on the list.

You have a missed call from an unfamiliar number. Should you call the number back or ignore it as if it was a wrong number or telemarketer?

Your boss tells you to pick up a package at a local business, but you only have the phone number. You can use an iPhone app to find the owner of a phone number as well as the address.

How It Works

Reverse phone look up is easy to use. You can go online to a search engine and put the number, including the area code and country code, if applicable, in to the search box. The search engine uses its database to provide the user with many sites that say they know the owner and location of the number. You can also type “reverse look up” into a search engine box to find the top websites to run a search on. They should state if the search is free or if it requires a membership or fee. Sites offering cell phone or unlisted number information usually charge a fee.

Using dedicated websites is a more efficient way to search and will give better results. You can use the WhitePages.com database, which tracks about 80% of U.S. phone numbers. It also stores international phone numbers. In addition, you can use a phone app to search a number. Because they are widely used, phone apps tend to be updated the most.

Landline phone numbers give the best results. Before the Internet became popular, phone companies published phone books and reverse phone number directories for each town. The directories were available to police and other officials as well as libraries for public use.

Why It Isn’t Always Free

Websites must pay to maintain their databases. They also collect information from many sources such as phone books, websites, social media, and other directories. Cell phone numbers are difficult to get because there isn’t a phone directory for mobile phones. Even if there were a directory for cell phones, people change numbers so often that it would be almost impossible to keep the information up to date.

How to Reduce Robocalls

April 28, 2019 Posted by Pamela M

Ways to stop robocalls

Businesses use automatic dialing systems or “robocalls” to market products to their clients. The introduction of these systems was revolutionary as it eliminated the need for people to make thousands of calls on their behalf.

Automatic dialing systems were the precursor to conversational robots. The systems are designed to answer questions and direct users to the right department. A recent report shows that these bots can answer up to 29% of a person’s questions and save 44% of the time people would spend on the phone with a live support person.

Sadly, these systems are also used by telemarketing companies and scammers trying to get you to buy products or give up your hard-earned money. Because the systems are automated, refusing to answer the phone or trying to talk sense to the robot on the other end is frustrating and futile.

Telemarketers

Telemarketers must follow laws regarding the number of times they can call people and when they can be called. For example, it is illegal to make telemarketing calls before 7 AM and after 9 PM. People try to protect themselves from telemarketers by signing up on the Do Not Call List at National Do Not Call Registry. However, there are companies that can continue to call if you’re registered. If you have an account with the company or have signed up for a service that permits calls by third parties, you can receive calls. You must opt out of contact. If a caller violates the law, you should report it immediately. You only need to sign up one time per phone number on the registry. If you are unsure if your number is listed, you can confirm on the website.

A Growing Problem

In 2018, auto dialers made 26.3 billion robocalls and the number continues to increase. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that they received over 375,000 complaints during every month in 2018. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) predicts that the total amount of robocalls in 2019 will total 44% of all phone calls. Although the FCC fines companies for violations of the law, the companies don’t seem to care. Consumers search out ways to make the calls stop, and organizations like Consumer Reports gives out information and tips on how to end robocalls.

Phone Number Spoofing

A trick developed by companies using robocallers is called number spoofing. Number spoofing is the act of making a phone number appear different than the number actually being used to call. This method has a two-fold benefit for spammers and scammers: you may be more likely to pick up a call if the number is based in your area. Additionally, if you call back on the spoofed number, you will not reach the party. You may reach a person at that number, but chances are it’s someone unrelated to the call you just received. The latter is common in neighborhood spoofing.

Neighborhood spoofing is when a spoofer uses a number in your neighborhood. The spoofed number could use the same area code or even the same local exchange. This trick makes the target think the call is coming from someone nearby – perhaps a doctor’s office, neighbor or one of their children. When the person picks up the call, the spam/scam begins.

Helpful Phone Apps

You can download apps that allow you to trace unknown callers on your iPhone. These apps use an algorithm to determine which phone numbers are likely to be linked to telemarketers or scammers; then they maintain a database with those numbers. Callers dialing 1,000 calls or more from a particular number are labeled as an unwanted number since the company is probably using a robocaller.

Apps can help you to identify unknown callers and, if the number belongs to a telemarketer or other unwanted caller, you can block the phone numbers. It might not end telemarketer or spam calls, but it will certainly cut back on them. You can only stop robocalls completely by turning off your phone. Apps will help, but to date, there is no foolproof solution.

Tips to Stop Robocalls

It’s difficult to make it stop but there are ways to cut down on the spam calls you receive. There are several ways you can block phone numbers.

  • The first is to use a call blocking app. The app maintains a database of numbers that are known or suspected to be from telemarketers or scammers. Also, if a phone number is reported to make over 1,000 calls, it is labeled the same way since they are most likely robocalls.
  • Call your service provider and ask about their offerings for stopping the calls.
  • Manually block all suspected numbers on your phone.
  • Set your phone to only accept calls from people in your contact list.
  • Set your phone to Do Not Disturb. It won’t affect robocalls but if you use it often, human callers may eventually give up trying to reach you.
  • Shut off your landline or cell phone.
  • Get a second phone number. You can use a Voice over Internet Protocol phone number like those offered by Google Voice, TextNow, or similar companies. It’s a free, largely untraceable.
  • Sign up for a call blocking service. Popular services include Nomorobo Hiya Caller ID and Block, YouMail Voicemail & Spam Block, Truecaller, and RoboKiller. Not only do the services use a call protect feature and block calls, it also dissuades callers by playing pre-recorded conversations designed to keep telemarketers and scammers on the phone. The programs can work on Android and iPhone. Major phone carriers such as Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint also have versions of call blocking apps.
  • Don’t answer the phone. Companies pay trackers to record times people are likely to answer their phones. If you pick up on an unwanted call, simply hang up.
  • Don’t “opt out” during the call. Robocallers also track if you choose to opt out of receiving calls from their company. As a result, you could receive more robocalls because the caller knows you are a real person that answered. Therefore, the answer is to hang up without speaking to anyone.

Call Blocking

Blocking Numbers on an iPhone

Robocallers automatically cycle through thousands of phone numbers. Some may have your local prefix to trick you into picking up the phone. Blocking numbers on an iPhone is simple. You can block a phone number when it appears om  your iPhone. Open the Phone app and select “Recents.” Tap the “Info” icon beside the number you want to block. Tap on “Block this Caller > Block Contact.” The number is now blocked from your phone.

If you are using iOS 13 or higher, there is a better way to block spam calls. Users enable the “Silence Unknown Callers” feature, which enables calls to be sent directly to voicemail. To enable the setting, go to “Settings > Phone”. Turn on the switch to “Silence Unknown Callers.”

Blocking Numbers on Android

Android phones use various methods to block callers depending on the type and version of phone. In general, you should open the Phone app and tap on “Recents” (usually at the bottom of the screen). Tap on the number you want to block. There is a command that allows you to block or report the number as spam.

Blocking Robocalls

Some Android devices allow you to block unknown callers. Again, there may be variations in phones, but you should be able to open the Phone app and tap on “Settings.” There is an option to block all unknown numbers. You can also manually block any number. To truly avoid receiving unwanted calls, use the “Do Not Disturb” feature.

Make A Report

You should report robocalls and scam calls to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The agency keeps records of complaints and can assist you in taking steps against scams. Their website has a lot of good information on spoofing, spam calls on landlines and mobile phones, spam text messages, and how to avoid scams. If you continue to receive robocalls, you can report it to for further investigation.

Tips For Free Phone Look-ups

February 23, 2019 Posted by Pamela M

 Searching for phone numbersSavvy tech people often use phone look-ups to find out who is calling or texting them. They are valuable tools for tracking the activity of children, as well. Finding a phone number for an existing person may not be difficult with websites like the White Pages, but doing a reverse lookup can be tricky, especially with a reverse lookup app. Many sites cannot search cell phone numbers. Those that claim to have access to the numbers are outdated. Others lead you to premium sites offering background information as well as phone numbers. There are apps, however that do as they promise and deliver the information. Some offer a trial, per use fee or monthly subscription. Popular sites include CallerSmart, Spokeo, and BeenVerified.

Disadvantages of Free Phone Apps

  • Outdated Information
  • No Address
  • No Cell Phone Number
  • Links to Premium Pay Sites
  • No Reverse Lookup

Why Do I Have to Pay?

Phone number sites gather information from other websites. They make no effort in verifying the information, they simply share a database. Sites that give accurate information must pay to make sure the information is up to date. The end user must pay the website for that cost. However, it does increase the likelihood that the information is accurate. If you are searching for a phone number, it is important to be as accurate as possible. Use a full name, birthdate and address if you know it.

Reverse Search

If you need to search for a phone number, then using a reverse phone search app is the best way. Users input the phone number into the app and receive information on the caller, including the name of the person or business, carrier and location. This is helpful if you have received a call from an unknown number or suspect that the call is related to a scam.

Reasons for a Reverse Search

Missed Calls

We’ve all had missed calls from phone numbers we don’t recognize. Should you call the number back? Is it a telemarketer? Bill collector? Wrong number? Emergency call? Unknown numbers are puzzling, particularly when they are local numbers. If you use a reverse phone number search, the mystery could be solved without making an embarrassing call.

Child Safety

Parents want to ensure their children are safe. If you notice unfamiliar numbers on your phone or phone bill, search to find out who is talking to your child.

Repeated Calls

Telemarketers and scammers are ruthless when it comes to making repeated calls. Sadly, it’s almost impossible to get them to stop, especially if you don’t know their identity. Tracing the number can help. If you are receiving repeated calls, you can report them to the authorities. You can also block the number on your phone.

Don’t Be a Victim of a Disaster Scam

January 21, 2019 Posted by Pamela M

Scammers collect money for disaster victims.

Many parts of the country routinely face weather emergencies: power outages, loss of water, loss of homes, and much more. Unaffected people are asked to donate to help those in need. It’s a noble thing to do to help the less fortunate. Less noble is the fact that someone out there is waiting to take advantage of the situation. Scammers take to the phones to ask for donations, playing upon sympathy and human kindness. Some callers shame those who don’t donate. If you want to donate to help others, be sure that the organization making the request is legitimate.

Scammers are smart. They don’t invent charities. Many use well-established organizations to make the potential donor feel secure in laying out money.

The American Red Cross is the most well-known disaster agency in the world. Scammers have contacted donors by using a fake address – like @redcross.net or by phone. The Red Cross never asks for personal information and advises people to be cautious if they receive a phone call. If you want to donate, call the organization directly or go to a local office. Anyone who suspects a disaster-based scam should contact The National Center for Disaster Fraud at (866) 720-5721 or email the NCDF at [email protected].

Is it a phone scam?

Many people think that scammers are foreigners and that it’s easy to tell if a call is real. That’s not true. Scammers aren’t always located in foreign countries. The calls could come from someone in your neighborhood trying to make a quick buck. The scammers tend to be highly aggressive with their victims.

Legitimate charities do call people to get contributions. The best way to protect yourself is to research the organization before giving a donation. Scammers use fake phone numbers, so you can’t use an iPhone phone number tracker to find where the call originates. Take the following steps to avoid falling for a phone scam:

1.     Ask questions

Question the caller where the money goes. Ask the caller for the organization’s name and address. Scammers may not be able to answer and hang up.

2.     Ensure the charity is real

Don’t donate when someone calls. Charitable and non-profit organizations are required by law to be registered with the state. If the charity is real, you can call back or donate through their website. If you donate, get a receipt.

3.     Don’t give out personal information

Never give out personal information.

4.     Keep emotions in check

Scammers will play upon your emotions. They will tell sad stories about children, homeless people, or those with no water or electric; anything that will cause a reaction. They may use guilt tactics. Whenever a caller asks for a specific dollar amount, hang up.

5.     Report suspicious activity

If you think might be the target of a scam, call The Federal Trade Commission immediately.

Internet Auction Fraud: What You Need to Know

December 16, 2018 Posted by Pamela M

Auction Scams Auctions are exciting. They are a good source to find items at deeply discounted prices. You don’t have to go to the mall or fight traffic. Auctions are also rife with scams. The excitement of getting a good deal makes some people less cautious. That’s exactly what the scammers want.

Types of Auction Fraud

Fraud can occur on almost any auction site. This is especially true if the website is not responsible for delivering the item.

Examples of Auction Fraud:

  • Seller never sends the item
  • Item is not as advertised.
  • Item is damaged.
  • Seller sends an empty box or substitute item.
  • You are overcharged or double charged.
  • Wire transfer schemes mislead buyers by asking them to send money through a wire service. The wire service is fraudulent. Once the money is sent, the seller and the wire transfer are gone.
  • Second-chance schemes involve sellers contacting losing bidders to offer a second chance on an item. If the seller calls, use an app for unknown number look ups to get the caller’s information. Call them back on that number.
  • The buyer pays, but nothing is ever delivered.
  • Overpayment fraud. A seller posts a high price item. The buyer insists on buying the item immediately, often before the auction has begun. The buyer sends a check, money order or wire transfer in excess of the cost of the item. Seller is asked to deduct the amount owed and return the overpayment. The seller soon learns that the form of payment is counterfeit.

How to Avoid Being Scammed

Many auction sites are reputable and provide good service. Follow their rules and policies to prevent being scammed.

  • If a seller contacts you by phone, use an iPhone caller ID app to verify identity.
  • Understand how auctions work
  • Know your obligations as a buyer before you bid
  • Learn what can be done in case of fraud.
  • Ensure all items purchased are received.
  • Read feedback and reviews from the seller’s previous customers.
  • Search to find any possible information about the seller, including a review from the Better Business Bureau.
  • Use a form of safe payment such as a credit card or online account that protects buyers.
  • Know the seller’s exchange and return policies.
  • Beware of international sellers.
  • Ensure that all costs are included in the price.
  • Never give a driver’s license number, bank account number, or social security number.

If you should receive an item that isn’t as advertised, contact the seller. If the seller will not refund your money, notify the website immediately. File a dispute with your credit card company to avoid being charged. All online fraud should be reported to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

What are VoIP Phone Numbers?

October 30, 2018 Posted by Pamela M

VoIP Phone Service

As technology expands, ways to connect are increasing exponentially. Although it has been around for quite a few years, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has become more popular than ever. While there are advantages to using VoIP numbers, there are also disadvantages, including usage by scammers. What are VoIP numbers and how do they work?

Voice over Internet Protocol

Traditional phone services link a specific phone to a number. That number will always be used when placing calls from the phone. However, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) numbers are not tied to a specific phone. Rather, they are numbers connected to an Internet service. A user signs up with a website, such as Google Voice. The user registers with the website and receives a phone number. The user can make calls using that number from any supporting device. This means a user can make calls from a cell phone, computer, laptop, or even an analog telephone. The services are often free or charge a monthly fee. The low or no cost feature of using a VoIP number is especially attractive to businesses because it can drastically reduce monthly fees.

Advantages

The benefits of using a VoIP are many. They include:

  • Never have to change phone numbers
  • Not tying up your personal line
  • Not having to purchase a business line
  • Cheap or free service
  • International calling
  • Masking identity
  • Choosing any phone number in any area code
  • Operating multiple phone lines
  • Accessing many features of traditional phone services

Disadvantages

  • Unable to place 911 calls
  • Must have an Internet connection
  • Disabled during a power outage
  • Dependent on bandwidth
  • Internet can cause lag time
  • Lower quality than traditional service
  • Callers can mask their identity
  • Callers can pretend to be representatives of businesses or agencies (Bank, IRS, etc.)
  • Blocked numbers
  • Scammers/telemarketers can use local numbers
  • May be harder to trace
  • Identity may not be available
  • May permit viruses on computer/phone system

Tracing VoIP Numbers

Recently, it has become easier for services to trace unknown callers on your iPhone. The numbers are linked to an IP address rather than to a specific phone, therefore traces can be tricky, but they can be done. The best way to avoid issues with telemarketers or scammers is to block unknown or foreign numbers using an app. If you answer an unknown number, never give out personal information. If you suspect a scam, contact your Attorney General or local authorities on their non-emergency line.

iTunes Gift Card Scams: How to Protect Yourself

December 15, 2017 Posted by communicator

It’s the holiday season and with Christmas just a week away it’s important to protect yourself and your loved ones from holiday related phone scams. The most common form of phone scam during the holidays are iTunes gift card scams. We’ll go over what you need to know about these scams and how to protect yourself.

Calls From Local Numbers

You may have noticed an uptick in the amount of calls you’ve recently been getting from unknown numbers this is due to the holidays and end of the year approaching. Scammers are taking advantage of the holiday season to trick vulnerable people into giving them money via iTunes gift cards.

Phone callers will demand that their victims pay bogus hospital bills, utility bills, back taxes, and prize fees, among other things. They will use scare tactics and threats in order to get what they want out of the people that they are targeting.

What to Do If You’re Being Targeted by iTunes Gift Card Scams

If you ever receive a call from someone asking that they make a payment via an iTunes gift card, or any type of gift card/pre-paid card, hang up immediately.

You should only use iTunes gift cards when making a purchase directly from iTunes or Apple. Never share the code on the back of the card with anyone over the phone.

Other Ways to Protect Yourself

Always be careful when answering a call from a phone number that isn’t in your contact book. If the call is unsolicited and claims to be from a company or organization that you trust inform them that you will call back at a later time. Once you’ve done this verify the phone number that called you using a white pages app on iPhone or the official website of the company or organization the caller claimed to be from.

Kidnapping Phone Scams: What You Need To Know

October 25, 2017 Posted by communicator

There’s a scary phone scam out there that tries to convince you that a loved one has been kidnapped by criminals. All across the United States there have been reports of scammers calling people and telling them that their family members are in grave danger. Find out how to spot this scam, how to avoid and report it, and how you can trace unknown calls.

How The Kidnapping Phone Scam Works

You’ll receive a call from someone claiming to have your family member and demanding that you send them money as ransom. You may even hear screams or crying in the background of the call. This is all designed to make you panic.

The calls often come from Mexico and they find family names and phone numbers on social media. Using this information they will demand that you wire them large amounts of money.

How To Avoid This Scam

This scam is scary and requires quick thinking. If you get a call from someone saying they have your loved one ask something personal. Make sure it’s something only the person they say they have would know. Additionally, while on the phone with the caller send a text out to the person they say they have, or find someone to call the person they say is in danger.

If you verify that the caller is a scammer immediately hang up and call your local police. It’s important that you report this type of call as soon as possible. Scammers are likely targeting other people in your community.

Another thing which you can do to protect yourself and your family is to set your social media to private. Only share information with people you know and trust online. Most of the time these callers get their information from online social media platforms, like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Trace Unknown Calls

You should always try to avoid answering unknown phone calls. To help you with this look into using a white pages iPhone caller ID app on your smart phone. Not only will apps like these help you cut down on the amount of unwanted calls you receive, they could also save you from being a scam victim.

How To Avoid Telemarketers And Stop Nuisance Calls

September 29, 2017 Posted by communicator

Telemarketers can be the worst, they call at inconvenient times, they only want your money, and sometimes they don’t leave you alone! Find out how you can use reverse phone lookups to help cut down on the amount of nuisance calls your receive, and what else you can do to cut down on these calls.

Add Your Number To The Do Not Call Registry

We’re talking about the official Do Not Call Registry, not the one some scammer calling tried to get you to sign up and pay for! The FTC has maintained a Do Not Call Registry for some time now and if your number is in it telemarketers will have to pay a big fine for calling you.

The Do Not Call Registry is completely free and doesn’t cost you anything to add your number to it. Though it’s not a perfect solution the FTC does make these unscrupulous businesses pay when they get caught.

It’s quick and easy to add your phone number, so if you haven’t already done so what are you waiting for?!

Use Reverse Phone Lookups

We say it a lot here at Css-Al but don’t give these callers the time of day and use reverse phone lookups to choose which calls you will take and which ones you will avoid.

Make sure you download an app that allows you to run reverse phone lookups on iPhone on the numbers you don’t know before answering a call or returning a missed one. A lot of these apps even have automatic spam call blocking features that you can turn on.

Spam call blocking features will cut down on the amount of nuisance calls you receive. They use technology to show them which numbers make frequent calls that go unanswered. They use this to build a list of blocked phone numbers.

Don’t Interact With The Caller

The best way to avoid unwanted calls and phone scams is to simply not interact with the caller. Don’t answer the call and let it go to voicemail, or simply hang up when the automated message or caller goes into their sales spiel. This may seem rude, but it will save both you and the caller’s time and after awhile they’ll stop trying to contact you so often.

Using Reverse Phone Lookups With Online Dating

September 12, 2017 Posted by communicator

It’s 2017, everyone is or has used online dating or a dating app. You may even know couples who met off Tinder, Plenty of Fish, Match.com or any of the many online dating sites and applications that exist. Maybe they’re even married now! The biggest problem with online dating is how do you really know who you’re talking to. With a caller ID app for iPhone you can figure out the true identity of the person you’re talking to.

Online Dating

What Is Online Dating?

Maybe you’ve been a holdout or maybe you’re just now finding yourself single after the end of a long-term relationship. For me personally, the latter happened. After three years of dating I found myself single. I was totally overwhelmed by the popularity of online dating, something I had never used before.

Online dating is great for meeting people that you wouldn’t normally meet in your day-to-day life. To start, choose which site you want to use, we recommend going with a free option at first just to try it out and see how it is. Pick a few good photos, write up a short bio about who you are and you’re ready to start matching with other singles.

How to Stay Safe?

With online dating there’s the big question: Is it safe? The answer is yes it can be, but you need to be smart. That means meeting in a public place and finding your own means of transportation there for the first time you meet.

It’s also important to tell a friend or family member where you’ll be going and who you’re meeting. Chances are your date will be fine, but it’s always important to be cautious the first time meeting a stranger.

You can also use a caller ID app for iPhone to ensure your date is who they say they are before meeting them.

Using a Caller ID App for iPhone When Dating

Whether you meet a person at a bar, in traffic, or online, you can run their phone number through a cell phone number app lookup for iPhone to check out who they are. This is just another way to verify the identity of your online date.

There are a lot of these types of apps so be sure to look in the App Store for one with a lot of good reviews.

Must Have Apps for Your iPhone

August 16, 2017 Posted by communicator

The iPhone is considered one of the best inventions in the history of mankind. If you have it, you might as well make the most of it, right? Here’s a list of the best iPhone apps that you should think of having on your iPhone including streaming music apps, iPhone reverse number lookup apps, and more.

phone tracer app for the iPhone

1Password

With the tons of apps you’re using and online accounts you have how can you keep track of all your passwords? A password is one of the most valuable possessions of an individual in this day and age. The free 1Password app helps you maintain a unique password for multiple apps and online accounts!

Doorman

Ever had a stolen package? Been afraid your Amazon package wouldn’t arrive on time or at all? Here’s an app that can help you relax when shopping online. Doorman has an address that it shares with its app users where they can have the packages sent. They will forward the package to you per the schedule you request. They can hold the package for 30 days!

CallerSmart

Callersmart is a great phone tracer app for the iPhone. It helps people check a mystery number’s safety and block calls from unwanted callers such as debt collectors, sales calls and scam calls. It’s online phone book is well updated as well.

Waze

There are digital maps and then there’s Waze. The best thing about this app is that it doesn’t only serve as a GPS, but it also creates a re-route if there’s bad traffic, construction, or accidents.

Spotify

Who doesn’t listen to music? Spotify is a free streaming service that has one of the most comprehensive music collections. It also has a “radio option” which gives users the opportunity to listen to new music and discover new artists. Music can also be synced to your phone so you can enjoy your favorite playlists offline.

Head on over to the App Store now and download some these useful free apps!

Identifying Unknown Cell Numbers

January 18, 2015 Posted by communicator

New advances in technology have made it possible and easy to find a cell numbers location. Technological breakthroughs, like GPS on mobile phones, have improved the chances of learning the exact location of a phone. The technique, called triangulation, allows people to pinpoint where a caller is. Emergency services use this technique to locate callers.trace unknown callers on your iPhone

Location Tracking Apps

There are many location tracking online services and apps that you can downloaded onto your smart phone. These apps may differ in appearance, interface, cost, and terms. However, all location tracking apps use the same triangulation technique. In addition to location tracking, there are also websites and apps that can show you the identity of a phone number’s owner.

Reverse Phone Lookup Apps

Phone number tracer apps compile their information from different online databases and information from telecommunication companies. In the past, the process of tracing cell numbers was difficult because there was no way to gain access to this information. Cell phone directories use many different sources to identify who the number belongs to. The apps use information from phone companies to identify the location of the number and what carrier the number belongs to.

There are many reasons why you would want to trace unknown callers on your iPhone. One reason is to identity a recently missed call. By running a reverse phone lookup on the number you will be able to see who the phone number belongs to and where they are calling from.

Companies will often use caller ID information to find out the identity and location of their customers when they are receiving a call. This allows them to provide better customer service.

Cell Phone Directories In The U.S.

While landline phone numbers are published in the U.S., cell phone numbers are not. Even though, these records aren’t public there are numerous online cell phone directories and caller ID services. These websites and apps can be used to trace the location and identity of a certain caller for personal or work reasons.

With some cell phone lookups there may be a fee. These directories charge a monthly or annual subscription fee, or a one-time fee depending on how many searches you run. The fees keep the directory regularly updated. Most listings are very precise and accurate.

In addition, the cell phone lookup may give you a lot of good information, such as the full address of the phone number or social profiles. All of this information will help you avoid unwanted, incoming calls.

Safety First: Reverse Phone Lookups On iPhone

January 12, 2015 Posted by communicator

Everyday we interact with people. Some of them maybe individuals you know and trust, and others are strangers. They could also be people you’ve just met that you’d like to get to know better. Some of these people may want to help you and others may want to harm you. You can’t really know who is who, unless you start to build a relationship with them. The quickest way to keep in touch with someone now is through the handy gadget in your pocket – your smartphone. With reverse phone lookups we can now identify unknown callers quickly.

Staying Connected Is Easier Than Ever

Phones have, since their invention, provided the us with a means of connecting with other no matter where their location. Now with the advances in technology, it’s easier than ever to stay in touch with someone and maintain a relationship. However, the breakthroughs in communication also mean that someone you don’t want to contact you can find you easily.

How To Avoid Unwanted Phone Calls

If you receive an unidentified call from a phone number you don’t recognize it can be very disconcerting and sometimes annoying.

Of course the unknown phone number could belong to an old friend who is calling to catch up. You may have lost their number over the years or they may have updated their number. Alternatively, it could be someone you really don’t want to be contacted by, like a stalker or a phone scammer.

The question is how do you sift through these random calls and not have to answer or call them all back to find out who it is? Thanks to online phone directories it’s now easy. You can download an app that provides reverse phone lookups on iPhone or Android phones you can see who is calling you and decide whether or not you want to answer or block the phone call.

How Do Reverse Phone Lookup Apps Work

These handy apps can look up the number dialing your phone and identify the caller for you so you know exactly who the person is, their details, and their location. If it really is an old friend, you will see their name displayed and you’ll know it’s safe to call back. If it’s someone you don’t recognize, you can find out additional information about the caller to decide whether or not you should return the call. Some caller ID apps even allow you to connect with your friends and see if any of them know the caller.

If there’s no available information on the caller, you can still see whether or not the phone number has been reported. People will report fraudulent phone numbers to agencies, like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Phone number that are reported shouldn’t be trusted. If you take any action with calls like these it should only be to block and report these phone numbers. By reporting phone numbers you will help your community.

Knowing who is on the other end of a call is very important. Your safety could be at risk depending on who is calling. Keep yourself and others safe with a reverse phone lookup app. These apps are available in both the iTunes App Store or Google Play for download.

Take Control Of Incoming Phone Calls

January 12, 2015 Posted by communicator

You probably dislike being called by unidentified numbers. The first thought that crosses your mind is how the caller got your number in the first place. You are unlikely to pick up the call because you have no idea who is on the other end. However, if you don’t pick up the call you are left with a nagging feeling because you wonder whether it might have been an important call. This everyday situation can be solved with a reverse phone lookup app. You can now identify callers via a free phone tracer app.app for unknown number look ups

You can download the easy to use, app for unknown number look ups from the App Store. Reverse phone lookup apps bring so much convenience to your life because you will no longer have to worry about identifying unknown callers and some apps will reduce the amount of spam calls you receive.

Phone Tracer Benefits

Apart from putting you firmly in the driver’s seat when it comes to dealing with unidentified callers, reverse phone lookup apps can give you information like the location of the caller and their social profiles. This means that you can quickly identify a call and decide whether or not you should call back. If it is someone you wish to talk to immediately, you can call them back.

These caller ID apps will often provide premium reports at a fee that will provide you with more information about the caller.

Why Use A Free Phone Tracer App

The best part of these apps is that not only are they useful, but they’re also a lot of fun. Once you download the app, you become a member of a community that cares about the welfare of all its members.

You can leave feedback on a number or update the listing to help other community members.  Other users can vote up your feedback if it’s helpful. The more feedback you leave the more points, badges, and rewards you unlock within the app.

Free phone tracer apps are perfect if you receive a lot of  nuisance, telemarketer, or automated phone calls. You can set up your iPhone to automatically block these annoying calls, or just help others in your community by reporting the numbers that are calling you.