photo credit: dougwwOftentimes, when my cell phone bill (or any other type of phone bill) comes in, I do not recognize a number or two… often more than that. I don’t remember dialing this number or that number. I don’t know who I’ve been talking to, or for that matter, if they are truly legitimate calls that I have made.

We all know that all types of phone companies (cell and landline) are very well known for “overcharging” their customers, getting records mixed up, etc. We also know that some how or other, sometimes charges can come up that do not belong to the owner, whether they were put there on “accident” by a cell phone company, landline company, or someone who has achieved the capability to intercept our accounts, be it a hacker, a scam artist, or identity theft. These things do happen. What can we do?

Thanks to some wonderful technology and our ability to access the internet, with a little know-how, we can generally find out a lot about the numbers on our phone bill by using a service called “reverse phone number look up”.

Some methods are free, and others can cost. The freebies are easy. Simply click on a service, enter the phone number, and viola! You have the name of the subscriber and (sometimes) the location, whether it is just the city and state, or sometimes even an address. However, these are only for the “listed” numbers. Unfortunately, for those of us attempting to access information about who the number is on our bills. Most cell phone companies issue phone numbers by default as “unlisted.” Then, it’s a whole different ballgame.

Break out that credit card! But… wait a minute! Do not jump on the first website you find. Research them a bit. Some sites charge a small fortune. Their fees can go up to $69.95 or more. These sites also claim to have unlimited services. Check the small print. Also, check reviews on each company. Just because it sounds good, doesn’t mean it is. Some companies do not have accurate information. You could type in the phone number, thinking “This is way too easy!” And… sometimes you won’t be getting what you paid for.

Like any other money venture… be careful. Just like when you dial, and just like when you are questioning phone numbers on your phone bill… you want to know who is getting your money. Putting out that amount of money does not guarantee you are going to find the information that you are looking for, however… it still might not give out any more information than checking on the free sites. It really depends on the company and the company’s ability to access records. So, you still might be out… without the information you were planning on receiving!

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reverse+cell+phone+lookups" rel="tag">reverse cell phone lookups and phone tracing have come a long way. But… technology is still advancing. Be patient. There will come a time when you can pop on the computer and checkout almost anything and everything you want, whether it be free… or for a fee…

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