Did an Unknown Number Call You? No Problem: Find Out Its Identity with a Simple Trick (Page 2 ) | June 18, 2025

This is surprisingly effective. Just enter the number (with country code if necessary) into Google or another search engine. Sometimes, the number might be linked to a business listing, scam report site, or social media profile.

Tip: Try searching with and without spaces, or with dashes, for better results.

3. Use Caller ID Apps

If you’re getting frequent unknown calls, consider installing a caller ID app. These apps can identify calls in real-time and flag spam, robocalls, or telemarketers.

Top-rated apps include:

• Hiya

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• Truecaller

• Mr. Number

• Should I Answer?

Most of these apps crowdsource information, so if many users report a number as spam, it will show a warning when it rings.

4. Check Voicemail or Texts

Some legitimate callers—like medical offices, delivery services, or government agencies—will leave a voicemail or follow-up message. Listen to any messages left behind; they may give you a clear idea of who called and why.

5. Call Back Safely (or Don’t)

If you’re curious and feel it might be important, you can call the number back—but only if it seems safe. Avoid calling back numbers with suspicious formats, premium-rate numbers (like those starting with 0900 or +4470 in some countries), or ones you find flagged in lookup apps.

If you do call back:

• Use a private or secondary number if possible.

• Don’t provide any personal information.

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• Hang up immediately if the call seems suspicious.

6. Ask Your Contacts

Sometimes the simplest way is to ask friends or family if they recognize the number. It could belong to a mutual contact who recently changed their number.

7. Block or Report the Number

If you suspect the call was spam or a scam, block the number on your phone and report it to the relevant authorities or apps. In many countries, you can report scam calls to consumer protection agencies or telecom providers.

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Final Thoughts

Unknown calls can be unsettling, but with these simple methods, you don’t have to stay in the dark. A few minutes of investigation can reveal whether the number belongs to a long-lost friend, a business contact, or a potential scam. Stay informed, stay alert, and take control of your phone calls.