The problem of finding a phone number by first and last name is more relevant than ever, despite the ease of access to the Internet and various sources of information. Most mobile operators keep records by registering numbers with passport data. In addition, there are telephone directories. There are alternative ways to find a phone number by name - collecting information on social networks, using various Internet services, and in extreme cases, law enforcement agencies will come to the rescue. The details of each method will be described below.
Reasons for searching for a contact
The main reason for contacting different services is the purpose of searching for a number. Looking for a phone number often occurs for important reasons. Often a phone number is searched for in order to lose the previous number, but there are also more important moments when a person has disappeared and cannot be found. Depending on the degree of importance, you need to choose the most convenient way for yourself to search for a phone number by last name and first name.
Previously, paper telephone directories were created for such purposes, in which registered subscribers were listed in alphabetical order. The search was public and very convenient. But over time, many new technologies appeared and the number of subscribers increased sharply. This made it necessary to contain all subscriber data in electronic form. This type of information has become closed to a large number of users. Electronic services have become more convenient and this method will not require you to spend a lot of time searching.
Search service
The most common reason is loss of contact due to some personal circumstances. The easiest way to return the loss is to ask your friends to dictate the subscriber’s phone number. This method is the simplest, most effective and efficient.
The second reason is the disappearance of the person himself. In the age of high technology, most gadgets are equipped with systems with which you can find a subscriber.
Sometimes a phone number is sought for a harmless prank. The reason is not common, but is used among people who are looking for missing relatives. To search for this type, they use open services that can be used in the public domain.
Not all search methods are legal. But not everyone turns to such a search, because there are more reasonable methods.
Many search engines are paid, but there is a chance to find free ones, it all depends on their demand and popularity. Searching on the Internet and social networks is also quite effective. Despite the diversity, there are also negative aspects. Due to the large number of mobile operators and telephone numbers, a subscriber can easily change the number of his mobile device at any moment. And in any of the sources where there is data about him, they will not be changed immediately. The reliability of the information offered is compromised.
3.Search for acquaintances through acquaintances.
There is a theory that you can reach any stranger through people you know. Moreover, the search chain will have a maximum of 6 people. Taking into account the fact that nowadays you can communicate without leaving home through social networks or instant messengers such as WhatsAp and Viber, finding a person through friends is not so difficult. Just write to users on the Internet who potentially know the person you are looking for or ask their friends to find out about him. Some kind of dating chain should lead you to the right person.
Ways to find a phone number
There are different ways to find a phone number. These include:
- phonebook;
- mobile operator;
- Database;
- Internet;
- Internet search engine;
- law enforcement agencies.
It is important to pay special attention to each method in order to be sure whether it will help or not in a particular situation.
To find a number, you can contact the subscriber’s place of work or study. This method will be the most effective and will take much less time than sitting at the computer. Given the important circumstances, few people will refuse help finding a cell phone number.
TrueCaller
This is a popular smartphone app that displays the name of the person calling you, even if they are not in your address book. It works over mobile network or Wi-Fi, but if you don't want to use the app on your phone, you can always run an online test to identify an unknown phone number through the TrueCaller website. But you will need to log in with your email address to get the results.
Apart from searching for names and phone numbers, Truecaller can also block unwanted calls, preventing annoying spammers and marketers from harassing you.
Phonebook
At a time when mobile phones were beyond the realm of possibility, people actively used telephone directories. From such a source of information it was possible to find out not only the telephone number, but also the residential address. Few people pursued selfish goals, and therefore such information was publicly available. The advantage of those times was that there was one landline telephone for the whole family, by which you could contact any family member living in an apartment or house.
Telephone directories usually contain information from subscribers located in the area of the city in which it is published.
If the person you need lives in another city, you will need a different directory. You can find it on the Internet and use the already familiar method, using alphabetical order to find the required number. In order not to resort to such a huge number of manipulations, you can do it much simpler. Find the telephone number of a specific city on the Internet and call there. There, upon presentation of the person’s last name, first name and patronymic, the operator will provide a telephone number. In some cases, the subscriber's residential address may be requested.
Phonebook
To search for a mobile phone number, it is better to immediately discard the option of searching in telephone directories. Because such resources only contain landline phone numbers.
This search is still used because many apartments still have home landlines installed. Only the reference book itself has changed. The information resource was converted into electronic form, which simplified the use and content of information. The disadvantage of searching through a directory is only the availability of landline phone numbers. Information about mobile numbers is not contained there. Since a mobile number is a personal number, each subscriber independently decides whether to give his number to someone or not.
You can find out your mobile phone number for free using the electronic telephone directory. The advantage of such a system is that the data is updated quite often. Even a recently registered user will quickly be included in the lists of names in such a directory.
How to find out a friend's phone number through databases
In recent years, sites have appeared and become popular on the Internet that refer users to special databases formed by the largest cellular operators. Since companies do not have the right to make subscriber lists publicly available, such sources are considered illegal and may contain outdated information.
There are also other databases on the network with numbers and names of subscribers, access to which is provided for a fee. They are more effective and contain verified information, since the owner cares about his reputation, but this method is not entirely legal. Such databases require regular updating, after which they are replenished with fresh data.
Everyone has the right to use the option that is convenient for them. But if you need to calculate a phone number once, it is better to try the free version. If the source is fresh, searching for a phone number may be fruitful. For this you will need:
- Download the database to your device;
- Enter the details of the person you are looking for (last name, first name and, preferably, patronymic);
- Start search.
The system will independently find the information and select options that meet the request. But if a person has changed the operator or registered the number for another subscriber, the search will not bring results.
For convenience and to reduce search time, you can use online services. At the moment, the Telephone Directory and Help sites are useful and convenient.
Mobile operator and manager in a mobile phone store
A more modern way at this time is to contact a mobile operator using a call or a mobile phone salon. This method will help in cases where the reasons for the search are very significant. A more effective method would be to go to a salon, because face to face it is much easier to explain the need and ask the employee to come to his senses. An understanding employee will not refuse help and will do everything possible. After all, sometimes people come with such requests not just to call, but to find a person. First, you need to determine which cellular operator the subscriber uses. If the number is unknown, you can check the information on the Internet. Having recognized the operator, you can go to the nearest salon for the required information.
In order to quickly respond, in the event that a person has disappeared, it is better to come to the cell phone store immediately with a law enforcement officer. In this case, the necessary information will be provided accurately and quickly.
Popular mobile operators
This method does not apply to all mobile phone stores. For example, the mobile operator Megafon provides specific data exclusively to police officers. Only with rare exceptions will the data be provided to the average user. Therefore, if you need to know the number for personal purposes, you need to come up with a convincing reason for the manager to consider it necessary to provide it. But in frequent cases, contacting mobile phone store managers does not guarantee success.
If nothing works out
It may happen that none of the proposed options helped you find out your friend’s phone number. Do not despair, because there are other, no less effective methods.
Vyacheslav
For several years he worked in mobile phone stores of two large operators. I understand tariffs well and see all the pitfalls. I love gadgets, especially Android ones.
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How to find a person by name and place of work on the Internet?
You need to send a request, for which you need to know the company details: TIN name, SNILS.
Is it possible to find information about a person knowing only his full name?
Yes, and a private detective agency will help with this, with which you need to enter into an agreement and write a search request.
How to determine a friend's number through a cellular operator?
You should contact the office with an application, indicating the subscriber's full name. If it is registered, the data will appear as a result of the search.
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Database
On the Internet you can often find resources that offer to find a subscriber’s number using your last name and first name. They are based on databases developed by cellular operators themselves. Such databases should not be publicly available, since the distribution of personal data by a cellular company is illegal. If such information easily falls into the hands, then it contains old data that is unlikely to help.
A method that offers to purchase a database for a specific fee will be considered proven and effective.
Additionally, for permanent use of the database, in the future you will need to purchase certain conditions for using the service. This use will be convenient for those who need to constantly find numbers. If you need to find a phone number just once, then it would be wiser to find a free version of the program.
Database
Finding a phone number in this way is considered quite effective, but the downside is the cost of databases provided on the Internet. Considering how fresh this base is. It is important to pay special attention to the choice of base and seller so that money is not wasted. It is better to immediately spend more time searching for the required site.
9.Additional links and services.
Service 09 or 009.
If you know a person’s full name and address, but don’t know their telephone number, you can contact the free helpline 09. And by calling +7 009 (a paid service), you can call the person by address and last name and connect with him. But there is one nuance: the help desk operator first asks the called subscriber if he agrees to answer the call, and only if he agrees will he connect you.
Popular telephone directory tel09.com.
This is a conditionally free Internet service through which you can find the address and full name of the phone owner using a phone number, or vice versa, knowing the address and last name, calculate the phone number. If the search is successful, if the information you need is in the database, it will be displayed in a truncated form. In order to watch the full version, you will have to pay.
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Internet services
Internet services provide only paid services. The cost is not prohibitive, but you will still have to pay about 100 rubles for the room. To use this service, you need to find an Internet source, enter information about the owner in a special field and the personal number of the person doing the search. After sending the request, a notification will be sent to your mobile phone. The information from the message will then need to be entered into the computer and the request submitted. In a short time the request will be processed and the result will come. This method is very convenient and easy to use.
Search service
It is important to use reliable resources because there are a huge number of scam sites.
The method is effective, but quite risky. Sometimes money is debited from the account, but the promised service is not provided. But if you choose the right source of information, there is every chance of getting the information you need.
Also, special programs are created to search for contacts. After downloading the application, you need to register, fill in certain fields, and the contact of the desired person will appear on the monitor screen.
Find out a mobile number using passport data using a detective
By contacting a detective agency, you get a good chance of successfully solving the problem. Specialists, using their own channels and connections, will be able to quickly find the requested information. They will guarantee its accuracy and ensure your confidentiality. But the cost of services is confusing, because it turns out to be too high. Is it worth spending that kind of money for the required data? You can use an alternative method of resolving the issue, which will be more affordable financially, but no less effective.
Internet search engine
Nowadays, searching for a person on the Internet is a common thing. This is due to the fact that a large number of people are starting to use social networks. To register with them, you must fill out a form with personal data. Such data is immediately displayed when searching for a person by entering the desired query. This use is especially popular among young people.
If a person left his personal data on any social networks, the search engine will definitely find the information on the Internet.
Even if the person you need is not registered on social networks, they have groups in which you can post information about your search. There will certainly be people who know him and will help you contact the right subscriber. To find a subscriber you need to open any browser, enter the subscriber’s first, last and patronymic name, city, and some factors that distinguish it from the majority in the search bar. Then comes the search. Different people will be suggested, but most likely the right person will be identified on the first links.
Most popular search engines
Like any other method, it is not 100% effective, but you should not miss any chance. Such a search especially often helps when it is used in small towns, because many people know each other by sight. In big cities, the chances of finding the right subscriber are sharply reduced. Proven special sites will be of great benefit.
How to find a number on social networks
Social networks are an integral part of the lives of the vast majority of people and a huge repository of a wide variety of information. To obtain information about a missing friend, you should contact sites such as Odnoklassniki, VKontakte, Facebook and others. For each of them you will need:
- enter the available information - last name, first name, patronymic (and other data);
- find a friend's page;
- write a message asking for a phone number.
If you can’t find the profile on your own, you can try to find it with the help of mutual friends who also have a page on the social network. They will willingly share their phone number if they know it.
Law enforcement
Last on the list, but not least important, is the search method through the police. Such measures are taken in the most extreme cases, when a person has disappeared. To do this, you need to come to the police station, write a missing person report and wait for the results. At your personal request, you can try to search for a number by first and last name, in case the missing person could get a new mobile number. The disadvantage of contacting the services is that employees have the full right not to disclose the number to the applicant. Such data is reported only to parents or close relatives.
To find a phone number, you can contact law enforcement agencies
This method is not a toy, because by distracting police officers from their work, they waste time that could be spent on really missing people.
A rare but effective way to find a number. To search for numbers, authorities have their own databases. In addition to missing people, this method is used to search for the phone number of the person who committed the crime.
7.Alternative search engines.
Namechk.com.
This Internet service has a database of more than a hundred sites, including sites and forums that are not accessed by Google and Yandex search engines.
Pipl.com.
The largest server for searching for people by phone number, email, nickname or full name.
Login.stop-list.info.
A search engine that looks for accounts by nickname in different social networks.
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