Can you trace a telephone number???
 

I am being harassed by someone.:( The text messages have a number attached. I don't know if it's a landline or a mobile number.
Police have said that at this stage they will only ring the number and tell them to stop bothering me, but i want to know who it is. I have an idea but I want proof - is there any way of doing this?? Or any nice policeman that would like to help a lady in distress???

Re: Can you trace a telephone number???
 

can't you phone the number using 141, see who answers and then hang up, it'd appear to be a cold call or similar and you'd probably be able to work out who it is?

Re: Can you trace a telephone number???
 

Yes you can contact the service provider and report the hassle. they will take it from there.

PM me the number and I will look it up cant promise outcome but dont mind looking.

Re: Can you trace a telephone number???
 

Mobile numbers usually start with 07. From your mobile there might be an option to hide own number to call it but as has been said 141 from a BT landline will withhold your number or theres always the phone box option...

Re: Can you trace a telephone number???
 

i don want to have to change my number like the police suggested as i want to know what this person has to say!! I have suspicions but i need to be able to KNOW!

Re: Can you trace a telephone number???
 

The police have been trying to call this number since Sunday night and all they are getting is an answering machine.
Im scared to call in case it gets me into more trouble!

Re: Can you trace a telephone number???
 

i'm sure there is an option to get certain numbers barred, it is definately possible for calls from withheld numbers.

Re: Can you trace a telephone number???
 

Is it a mobile (start07) or a landline

Re: Can you trace a telephone number???
 

If it's a land line, then you can easily find out which exchange it's connected to, which will give you a rough idea of the area. You can use this:

http://www.adslchecker.bt.com/pls/ad...hecker.welcome

Occasionally, putting the number into Google can yield results, but normally only for business numbers.

Re: Can you trace a telephone number???
 

Post the number up here and we'll play some games :-P