What is a reverse phone number lookup?

A reverse phone number lookup/ phone number lookup is exactly what it sounds like – a tool that allows users to enter a phone number and find out the name of the person to whom the number belongs! This is the reverse of the traditional, physical phone books where you search for a person’s phone number, hence the name!

How can I find out who is calling me using a reverse lookup cell number?

HowStuffWorks Reverse phone lookup works best if you start with a business number or the landline number for a residence. Before the internet, phone companies published reverse phone directories, or reverse white pages, by specific towns or areas and made them available to the police, libraries and others.

What is a reverse phone search?

Performing a reverse phone search enables you to help identify the owner of a phone number or locate an individual solely using their phone number. Typically, a legitimate phone number is linked to a service provider such as AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, etc., and subsequently to a genuine individual.