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If you want to find out somebody's cell phone number, you have many options. Whether you want to contact a specific individual in an emergency, reconnect with an old friend, or simply get in touch with someone whose cell phone number you have misplaced, this wikiHow article will teach you simple ways to get a cell phone number without asking the person directly.
Finding Cell Phone Numbers Easily
- Search for their name on sites like ThatsThem and FastPeopleSearch.
- Use Facebook or LinkedIn to find publicly available numbers.
- Search Google for their name or other information.
- Check their website or their company's website.
- Pay for a premium service like Intelius.
- Ask mutual friends, coworkers, and connections.
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QuestionHow do I locate someone's cell phone number through Facebook?Community AnswerAsk them through direct messaging. Do not be a creep and try to stalk them to find their number, just ask.
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QuestionHow do I find someone's cell phone number?Community AnswerThrough Facebook and Google. In Facebook, you can find cell phone numbers by the details of the account. In Google, you can find it by researching about their life so that you can see it.
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QuestionHow do I know my own cell phone number?Community AnswerLook in Settings to find your phone number, or use your phone to call your friend and have your friend tell you what it is.
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Tips
- Getting someone's cell phone number can be tough, or even impossible if that person is very serious about their privacy. For example, if a person doesn't want other people to be able to find their phone number on the internet, they'll often remove their info from people search sites. No matter how badly you want a particular phone number, you may need to accept that it will not always be available.Thanks
Tips from our Readers
- I’ve recently discovered that apps like CashApp, PayPal, and Venmo can help you find out who a phone number belongs to or who a contact is that you have forgotten. My husband and I somehow synced our contacts together, so there have been several times that I haven't recognized a name in my contacts. When I've opened PayPal, the name came up as a “suggested” person.
- It helps to know a person's first, middle, and last names to find them on Google.
About This Article
To get cell phone numbers, try searching Facebook or LinkedIn if you know the person you're trying to contact. You can also search Google for phone numbers attached to websites like social media accounts, school newspapers, and local organizations. If you're still struggling, you might consider paying for an online service, like Intellius, to search for a number by name or address, but bear in mind that these networks might not be up to date. For more tips, including how to ask mutual friends for someone's number, read on!
