How To Check/Reveal A Private/Hidden Number That Called You

For reasons best known to the caller, some certain people may decide to hide their caller ID before calling you, here’s how to reveal it.

Can you identify a hidden caller ID?

As part of the user privacy regulations, providers are required by law to refrain from disclosing the names of unknown callers. Therefore, contacting your provider is never an option while attempting to identify the unknown caller who recently tried to reach you.

Can one trace hidden numbers?

Yes, if they are inside coverage zones, restricted, blocked, or private numbers can be traced using the proper methods.

Using a shortcode:

Method 1(Without Internet)

Step 1. While your phone is ringing, don’t pick it up.

Step2. Wait for at least 15minutes

Step 3. Dial *#30# the hidden number will be revealed on the screen.

Note: In some cases it will take up to 24 hours before it will show the number.

Using the Truecaller app / does Truecaller reveal private numbers?

Step1. Download and install truecaller from google play store

Step2. Leave your internet connection on whenever a call from a hidden number comes in, true caller will search and reveal the callers name.

Note: It works faster with 3G, 3.5G, 3.75G or 4G(takes 2 to 5minutes to reveal the caller’s ID).

Using law enforcement agency (Police)

Yes, you heard me well; if you feel particularly threatened by an unknown caller, technology exists to reveal the concealed number.

Assign a ringtone to the person you suspect is calling you with an unidentified number

You can use this method to make sure that your loved someone is not the one calling you from a concealed number if you just had problems with them or if you have someone stalking you. If it is, you will be able to identify when the call comes in because the ringtone will be the one you designated for that caller, which is distinct from other callers. This method calls for careful research and a little bit of cunning.

How to block a hidden or private number?

The majority of phones provide this option. Put private numbers on the auto-rejection list under call options in settings to prevent further calls from them.