VoIP numbers are pretty easy to come by, which explains why they’re highly sought-after among scammers and prank callers. If you keep getting calls or texts from a VoIP number that makes you want to find out who owns the number and where they currently live, you’re in the right place. In this post, we’ll show you the legit methods to find information on VoIP numbers.

Can you find who owns a VoIP number?

Yes, it’s absolutely possible to find who owns a VoIP number. Especially when the number called you multiple times, which means the number is actively used and this will increase the chances.

VoIP providers like Google Voice and Twilio allow users to rent a virtual phone number for personal use. So you can consider VoIP numbers as regular numbers. Most of the VoIP numbers function the same as normal numbers. The owner can call, text and even use the number for the registration on most of the websites.

You can find information on almost any phone number. With the following online tools, you may be able to get additional information about the VoIP number owner.

Method 1: Search the number on Intelius

To identify the caller, one easy and effective way is to search the number on people search engines. They have a large phone directory that may reveal information you won’t find on Google.

And when it comes to reverse phone number lookup, you’ll want to make Intelius your first stop. With millions of public record sources, Intelius makes it possible to find extensive information on VoIP numbers. By searching with a VoIP number, you may find out who owns the number, their address history and other contact details.

1. Go to the search page of Intelius.
2. Enter the VoIP number and click Search.
   
3. Wait for Intelius to search its public record sources. It may take a few minutes if there’s a lot of data. Once it locates a match, it’ll generate a report. After subscribing to a membership plan, you’ll have access to the report, which may include the owner’s name, location history, photos, profiles on 50+ social networks and more, if available.
   

Method 2: Look up the number on BeenVerified

People search engines vary in plans and databases. If you have no luck with Intelius, you can give BeenVerified a try.

BeenVerified is a leading intelligence service with a huge phone directory that can provide detailed & extensive data on almost anyone. Just enter the VoIP number, and BeenVerified will reveal all the available information, such as owner’s name, photos, addresses and more.

1. Open the search page of BeenVerified.
2. Enter the phone number and click Search.
   
3. Wait for BeenVerified to search the databases. Once it locates a match, it’ll generate a report revealing the owner’s name and all the available photos and social media profiles linked to this phone number.
   

Method 3: Use Grabify to sniff the IP address

An IP address is a unique address that identifies a device on the internet, and it could reveal the geolocation. As mentioned earlier, VoIP numbers can be used as the regular ones. If you have the VoIP number, you can use some online tools like Grabify to sniff the owner’s IP address and then find out the approximate location.

See also: How to get someone’s IP address without a link

1. First you need to prepare a normal link. For example you can use a YouTube video link.
   
2. Go to Grabify. Paste the link in the box and click Create URL.
   
3. Grabify will generate a tracking link (see New URL). But we’re not done yet. To make your link look normal, click View Other link Shorteners.
   
4. Choose a shortener to generate a new shortened tracking link.
   
5. Send the link to the target number. You can improvise the content to make the link look enticing.
6. Once someone clicks the link, you can go back to Grabify to view the logged IP address.
   
7. You can then google “reverse IP lookup” and use an online tool to get the IP’s geolocation.
   

Method 4: Search the number on social media

Another place where Google may not reach is social media sites. If you have no luck with Google, try searching the number on social networks like Twitter and Instagram. In some cases, you could bump into other users revealing details about the VoIP number. This may take some digging but it’s definitely worth it.

Method 5: Find accounts by syncing contacts

Some social networks don’t support searching by phone number explicitly. So if you want to find the VoIP owner on these platforms, here’s a simple solution: you can add the VoIP number to your contact list, then use the Sync Contacts feature to search for the account. Many major social apps like Facebook and Instagram have a built-in contact-finding tool.

Here’s an example on Instagram:

1. First save the phone number to your phone’s contacts.
2. Open the Instagram app and go to your profile page. In the upper right corner, tap the Settings icon.
   
3. Select Discover people. Instagram might need you to grant access to Contacts. Tap Allow Access and you can see your contact list.
   

This feature is turned on by default. So there’s actually a high chance you can get a hit.

Method 6: Contact the VoIP service provider

If you’re being harassed or blackmailed by a VoIP number, you can report the number to the carrier/service provider. Many websites like FreeCarrierLookup allow you to find the carrier of a phone number. Once you get the carrier information, you can search for the related customer service number on Google and ask for the owner’s information.

Final words

Finding the person behind a VoIP number may not be as difficult as you think. With the right online tools, you can easily get hold of the carrier info for free. If you want more details like the possible owner’s name and address, the most efficient way may be running a reverse phone number lookup on people search engines like Intelius or BeenVerified.

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