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does anyone know how to trace a tel No?

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Rosemary48

Rosemary48 Report 28 Aug 2009 19:24

Hi Margaret,
Don't think we have anything like that over here - probably a bit too technical!!!!
Regards

MargaretM

MargaretM Report 28 Aug 2009 18:04

We have a reverse phone number look-up here in Canada. Just type in the number and you get the name and address. Very handy!

Researching:
Great grandmother Dorothy Bean nee Abbott (1858-1908)

SandyB

SandyB Report 28 Aug 2009 17:10

I'm pretty sure that's a local Manchester area number. You could try it anyway. There's also 192.com which is free to search online, or even try Ask.com
Regards Sandy

Rosemary48

Rosemary48 Report 28 Aug 2009 17:00

Hi Alsan,
It's a 0161 Number would the same apply?

Regards
Rosemary

SandyB

SandyB Report 28 Aug 2009 16:34

Hi,
If the number starts with either 0845/0844/0870 try going onto the www.saynoto0870.com website, and type in the number you have. If its a company it will usually give you information about the location etc, & alternative local numbers, or if they're no longer in use.
Good Luck.

Rosemary48

Rosemary48 Report 28 Aug 2009 15:53

Hi Gwyn,
Tried Google without any luck.
Thanks for the advice

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 28 Aug 2009 15:19

You could put the number into a Google search.
That might give an area or the firm's name.

Gwyn

Staffs Col

Staffs Col Report 28 Aug 2009 15:03

I have pm'd you

Rosemary48

Rosemary48 Report 28 Aug 2009 14:57

Hi,
The problem is I don't know the name of the company I only have the telephone number. I am trying to find out what sort of company she works for then perhaps I can ring those in that area. Bit long winded but I had hoped for an easier option.
Regards

Staffs Col

Staffs Col Report 28 Aug 2009 14:53

The dialing code will give you the geographical location. If its a company number it may have changed or they may have moved either way if you google their company name (assuming you know it) you should find something

Rosemary48

Rosemary48 Report 28 Aug 2009 14:50

I know this is a daft question but does anyone know how I can trace where someone is through a telephone number? I was given the number of a distant relative but all I get is a discontinued signal. I've been assured that the number was correct until recently. I asked BT but they couldn't help me. It's supposed to be her work number so unless the firm's gone bust I cant see why I cant trace it. Any ideas?