To figure out who a "No Caller ID" or unknown caller is, you can use several methods:
1. Use Star Codes on Your Phone
- Dial *69 immediately after receiving the call to activate the Return Call feature. This will play a recorded message with the phone number, date, and time of the last incoming call, allowing you to identify the caller
- Dial *57 to activate call tracing (Malicious Caller Identification). This is intended for suspicious or threatening calls and may involve a fee. The provider will trace the call and can assist law enforcement if necessary
2. Contact Your Phone Service Provider
- Your carrier may keep logs of incoming calls, including those with hidden numbers. You can request information about recent no caller ID calls by providing the date and time of the call to customer support
3. Use Third-Party Caller ID Apps
- Apps like TrueCaller and TrapCall can reveal hidden numbers by accessing large databases and crowdsourced information. TrueCaller is widely used worldwide but requires sharing some personal data and contacts
- TrapCall works mainly in the US and Puerto Rico and can unmask no caller ID numbers after you decline the call
- Be cautious with privacy permissions when using these apps, as they collect and share user data
4. Reverse Phone Lookup Services and Online Tools
- After obtaining the number via *69 or an app, you can use online reverse lookup services such as WhoseNumber, USPhoneLookup, or WhatIsThisNumber to find more details about the caller
Summary
- Quickly dial *69 after a no caller ID call to get the number.
- Use *57 to trace malicious calls.
- Contact your carrier for call logs.
- Use reputable caller ID apps like TrueCaller or TrapCall.
- Use online reverse lookup services for additional info.
These methods combined can help you identify unknown callers and protect yourself from spam or scam calls
