When receiving calls from an unknown number, it’s often difficult to verify the identity of the caller. A quick search can provide valuable information such as the owner name, carrier, and even spam and risk scores. This can give you confidence to prevent fake users or detect chargebacks before they occur.

Find caller details with a phone number search a free carrier lookup service can quickly identify the owner of a phone number by connecting directly to the carrier network and retrieving details about the subscriber. Lookups can also reveal if a number is active or disconnected from the network.

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Many third-party apps and websites offer a variety of search options that help to find caller details. Some are free to use while others are subscription-based. Most of these services rely on public profiles, social media, and other online data sources to uncover the information you are seeking. Spokeo, for example, is an online people search database that combines information from multiple sources to uncover the caller’s name and address. Some of these services can even reveal a phone number that is hidden by caller ID blocking.

Getting calls from unwanted or suspicious numbers can be extremely frustrating, especially when you cannot identify the caller. A call trace is one of the best ways to track down who’s calling without ever answering your phone. CenturyLink’s Call Trace feature is available with your home phone service and can easily trace any unknown number — including those with private and blocked numbers — for no extra cost.…