The phone rings, the screen displays an unknown number! Surprised, you don’t know how to react… Pick up or hang up? This is the kind of situation we can all experience on a daily basis. In most cases, we refuse to take this masked call. Nevertheless, this question never ceases to bother us: “What is the identity of this mysterious caller?” Your curiosity is legitimate and your question should not go unanswered. Find out how to easily identify the number of a hidden or unknown call to avoid unpleasant surprises and finally to know, who is hiding at the end of the line.
You find it increasingly difficult to keep your cool because of these anonymous calls that ruin your days! These smart guys who think they are smarter will quickly be disappointed. Identifying a hidden or unknown call will be a breeze for you. We bet?
What is the difference between a hidden number and an unknown number?
The list of unknown calls is growing… As a result, your call log shows hidden numbers and unknown numbers. In both cases, you do not know the identity of your correspondent. Frustrating, annoying, revolting… There is no shortage of adjectives! What if you faced a case of harassment? This hypothesis has crossed your mind but you refuse to give in to panic! But in the midst of these unwanted calls, have you ever wondered what the difference is between a hidden number and an unknown number? A small point is necessary!
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For you, in both cases, it is akin to a malicious call as you do not know who is at the end of the line. Nevertheless, it is necessary to differentiate these incoming calls. Don’t you think?
Receiving a phone call from an unknown number means that it is not saved in your phonebook. The hidden call means that the caller has deliberately hidden his phone number. Easy to remember, right?
If the first thing that crosses your mind is to discover the identity of the caller without having to call him back, the first solution available to you is the search on the web. What could be more logical!
How do you know who the person calling you is?
Google’s search engine can be of great use even when it comes to phone numbers. We bet that its database will be of great use to you! In case you don’t know, you can do it in different ways:
All these tips can lead you to reverse directory pages or social networks. Some people do not hesitate to mention their phone number when creating their profile.
If, despite everything, the hunt has not been successful, it is time to take the next step! Ready?
As you can see, finding out who is behind an unknown number is far from child’s play! Reverse directory, software, applications… You feel lost in the middle of all this flood of information and it’s understandable!
Luckily for you, it is possible to use online services that will allow you to find the owner of an unknown number and find out who is having fun bothering you. One of them, is “Tellows”. Doesn’t that ring a bell? Well, know that this site was launched in 2010! And that’s not all, since it is present in more than 50 countries and used every month by more than 8 million people. These figures are enough to make you dizzy but also to reassure you! Indeed, it is the users who are responsible for regularly feeding the database by reporting unwanted anonymous calls. But how does it work?
Nothing rocket science, rest assured! Just follow these steps:
This service will allow you, among other things, to discover the name of the caller, the type of caller (call center, telemarketing …), the geographical area if the call was made from a fixed line as well as a score indicating its safety.
Finally, know that “Tellows” has developed an application available on Android and iOS, downloadable from Google Play and the App Store. So, what are you waiting for to install it on your own smartphone?
Hidden number calls follow one another since you removed your ex’s number from your contact list? You have doubts but you do not know how to confirm them? What if the solution is to use an application? That’s pretty good, we have one to advise you… “Whoming”!
Victim of cold calling? Harassment or fraud? It’s simple, thanks to Whooming you can finally put a number… on a hidden call! Indeed, this application is not responsible for blocking anonymous calls but also revealing the identity of the caller, regardless of the type of phone used or the telephone operator. Something to reassure you, right?
To use it, nothing could be simpler. Just download the app available from Google Play and the App Store and register afterwards. As soon as you receive an anonymous call on your smartphone, you will only have to reject it and after a few seconds, the caller’s number is clearly displayed in your Whooming call log.
Note that Whooming is only free for the first 7 days, you will then have to subscribe to a subscription. And peace of mind is priceless!
It’s your best friend’s birthday, you want to give him a surprise that he will remember for the rest of his life but you are out of ideas? What if you decided to make him a phone hoax in incognito mode? The opportunity is too good and in addition, you do not risk getting caught. It’s too tempting!
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Dial #31# before making your call
The trick is rather simple and does not require the installation of any application or other service on your smartphone. All you have to do is dial #31# followed by the phone number of your “victim”, before calling. For sure, he won’t be ready to forget this phone call!
Dear readers, you will no longer have any trouble identifying the hidden and unknown numbers you receive! Nevertheless, if the calls are more and more insistent and you are constantly harassed, do not hesitate to file a complaint with the gendarmerie or by going to the nearest police station.
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