Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Here's a Free Reverse Phone Search That You Can Use

By Sam Lockwood

Imagine being able to simply key in a phone number and then being able to know exactly who that number belongs to. It's possible to do just that with what is known as a "reverse phone lookup". Not only is it a neat way to get information on someone but also an incredibly useful tool.

The reason for a person wanting to perform a reverse phone search can vary from one person to the next. While some are simply curious as to a number displayed on their phones as a missed call, others use this service for matters of a more serious nature which could include doing checks on who is calling their partner.

It was not until recently that it became possible for users to gather this type of information. Unfortunately, a serious shortage of searchable databases prevented these searches from being possible.

Nowadays however, with the internet at everybody's fingertips, finding out information regarding a phone number has never been easier. In fact, there are numerous companies dedicated entirely to this type of service who can provide information regarding almost all phone numbers.

Admittedly, in most cases there is a charge involved for performing a reverse look-up but considering the charge is miniscule, everyone can afford it. Alternatively, there are also other possible ways of getting this information for free.

Enter the desired number in quotation marks into the search box of Google and tap the search button - this will bring up numerous results.

In the owner of the number has used the number online on a webpage or even as part of a profile, a Google search is sure to locate it. When it does, you can then use some of that information in order to dig up further details relating to the owner.

In the event that a Google search delivers no results or even inadequate results, you should opt for one of the paid services. Such services will give you the name and address of the person to whom the number belongs, as well as a record of previous addresses and even employers.

The chances are, if you've not had much success with Google, you'll be looking for a suitable paid service. If this is the case, be sure to use a company that only charges a single sign-up fee after which you're entitled to unlimited searches.

When one considers the small fee these companies charge, the ability to perform reverse phone searches is an exceptional feature to have at your disposal. - 16459

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