When a Reddit user’s father received a call from a woman claiming to be his biggest fan, they started to wonder if someone could get the phone number with just a Gmail address as all they could think might be the reason was that the father has the cell phone number connected to his YouTube account.¹

So, is it possible to find someone’s phone number with their email address? The answer would be a YES.

Whether you’re trying to verify if it’s possible so that you can take some precautionary measures to protect your information, or you need to find someone’s phone number with just an email address, this guide should help. Here, we will explore various methods to find someone’s phone number with just their email address. Additionally, we’ll introduce you to reliable reverse email lookup services.

Method 1: Do a Google search

When it comes to searching for something, Google should be your first thought. Simply enter the email address of that person into the search field and press Enter.

To narrow down your search, put quotation marks “” around your query. There are some other tips on enhancing your Google searches such as search within a specific site by adding site:thesiteyou’researching.

Method 2: Check social networking sites

Hundreds of millions of people use social media apps such as Facebook. So odds are the person you’re looking for is an active Facebook user. If that person has linked their phone number to their profile and their privacy settings allow them to be found using their email address, you will be able to find their phone number with an email.

Type the email address of that person into the search field and press the Enter key. Or tap the magnifying glass at the top of the screen, enter the email address into the search field, and tap Go/Search if you’re using the app.

When you find the right account, check their About page and you’ll see the phone number associated with that email.

If this trick doesn’t work for you, you can give LinkedIn a try. Similar to Facebook, LinkedIn won’t show you the member’s phone number unless they have chosen to add their phone number to their profile and list it publicly. Therefore, you can’t expect too much from this step.

Method 3: Utilize a reverse email lookup tool

To save the hassle, you should try some reverse email lookup tools. They can help you uncover a wealth of information, such as the person’s name, phone number, age, current address, date of birth, social profiles, and more…
(Finding the sender name of an email may be one of the common needs for people who are looking for reverse email lookup services. In one example, a user shared on the forum that he/she has been receiving strange emails from an email address that he/she has never seen before, making him/her wonder what can be done in order to trace the sender.² In another example, one user wanted to find out more information about a Gmail account as he/she has been getting some spam/phishing emails.³ )

When it comes to using a tool, you probably will ask this question: Are there any reliable and free reverse email lookup sites?

The answer is YES. All you have to do is enter the query “free reverse email lookup” in the search bar of your browser. However, you should not expect too much from these free services. On each page, you may find some intrusive advertisements, hindering your search process. Or it may turn out that they’re not free because you’ll be redirected to paid sites to obtain the full report. Therefore, if you cannot find the information you need by performing searches online for free, it’s time you consider the paid services. Below are the ones you can try.

Disclaimer: You may not use the sites or services listed below to make decisions about employment, admission, consumer credit, insurance, tenant screening, or any other purpose that would require FCRA compliance.

BeenVerified: your go-to choice

With 10+ years of experience in providing users access to billions of records from leading sources, BeenVerified can be your go-to choice for everyday information.

Conducting a reverse email lookup from BeenVerified will just take you several minutes or even seconds. All you have to do is:

1. Visit BeenVerified.com.

2. Select Email Lookup. Enter the email address of your search subject and click SEARCH.

3. Patiently wait for BeenVerified to scan millions of data sources and search for information about the owner of an email address.

Below is the sample report. Your reports may contain more or less information. When available, the information should be listed on the page. If you want to dig deeper, click on Search person to unlock the full report of your search subject.

When you open the detailed report of an individual, you might be able to see the following information:

Below is the sample report.

Member Perks: Exclusive Benefits of Being a BeenVerified Member

In addition to the six search options – People, Phone, Property, Email, Username, and Vehicle, you can take advantage of BeenVerified’s new features such as Dark Web Scan to check if your email was potentially leaked.

But the benefits and perks of being a BeenVerified are way beyond these. After you sign up, you should be able to access the Member Perks on the dashboard.

They usually include free gift cards and significant discounts on your memberships.

Please note that these perks are subject to change and may have limited availability.
(Kind Reminder: Verify the most up-to-date information regarding Member Perks on the official BeenVerified website. )

Spokeo: a powerful people search platform

[Spoiler alert: MTV’s “Catfish” uses Spokeo to research.]

Spokeo is a people search platform that provides access to social media profiles, court records, criminal records, names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, marital status, and more. And it’s worth mentioning that Spokeo may be the service that helps you find more information on an individual’s social media profiles.

To identify the owner of an email address and get more information including the phone number, you can take these simple steps:

1. Visit Spokeo.com.

2. Select the Email option. Enter the email address into the search box and click SEARCH NOW.

3. Wait for Spokeo to scan the data sources and find information about the email owner. When a report is ready, you’ll need to purchase a membership plan to unlock it.

When available, you should be able to see the phone number. To view more information on each section, click on VIEW DETAIL.

A note about accuracy

I’ve personally used all of the tools discussed in this article, and in my honest opinion, both BeenVerified and Spokeo are great options. (And I’ve also used a LOT more people search tools.)

But that doesn’t mean they’re perfect. The reality is, there’s no such thing as the perfect people search tool; none of them are 100% accurate 100% of the time.

There are a few reasons for this:

1. All people search tools pull data from publicly available records, like most-wanted lists, police & court records, sex offender registers, and so on. The people search companies can’t guarantee the accuracy or completeness of these public records; they simply compile it all and make it available in one single place, so you don’t have to spend days or even weeks tracking it down yourself.
2. Some people request to have their information removed. Anyone can do this; indeed there are tools out there that can remove your details from all people search tools with just a click.
3. There are no publicly available records for anyone under 18. This means there’s usually very little information available on people who are 18 or 19 — or even in their early 20s — simply because there hasn’t been much time for them to accumulate.

So my advice is don’t expect too much. Don’t expect a multi-page printout like you see in the movies, because you’ll only be disappointed. For most people, you’ll be able to find quite a bit of information — a lot more than you’d be able to find on your own — especially if they have a shady past. But it’s important to remember there are no guarantees.

In conclusion, finding someone’s phone number using their email address is feasible with the right tools and methods. Utilizing search engines, social media, and reliable reverse email lookup services like BeenVerified and Spokeo can help you uncover valuable information while respecting privacy and legality.

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