It’s unpleasant when you get calls from private numbers or unknown caller ID. These kinds of calls are unscrupulous in nature and are usually spam calls that advertise products or make false claims.
People who receive these calls often have the same question: “Who called me from this phone number”.
With the rise of caller ID spoofing, many businesses are using this tactic to hide their names and numbers so that you will answer their calls and give in to their nasty tricks.
With a simple method that takes a little tech-savvy and less than 5 minutes of work, this post will teach you a way to unmask No Caller ID phone calls and find out who’s actually behind a call.
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What does No Caller ID mean?
The meaning of No Caller ID or Unknown Caller is precisely what it sounds like: the person who is calling you has apparently blocked their name and number from appearing on your phone. This can occur for various reasons, and the caller may or may not be aware they have done this.
When a call comes in from an unknown caller, it means that the caller’s phone number has been blocked by the caller and cannot be found by your carrier. That is why you are notified of these calls as “No Caller ID”, “Private Number”, or “Unkown Caller”.
These calls may be legit but there’s a high chance that it’s a robocall or a scammer calling you to get information out of you. You have to be very careful when answering these calls so as not to give out any personal details and banking information.
Here are some common reasons for No caller ID:
- A telemarketer or scammer doesn’t want you to know it’s their calling.
- Someone is trying to prank call you.
- You are receiving harassing calls from an unknown number.
- A person is calling from a location where their phone plan does not allow them to make calls with a caller ID (e.g., hotels, businesses).
Ways to unmask No Caller ID/Unknown Number/Private Number phone calls
If you want to unmask the private number, it is important to know that each carrier has a different method. Below are some of the most popular ways to unmask unkown numbers:
1. Copy and paste the “No Caller ID” on iPhone
If you own an iPhone, you can easily view the phone number of a “No Caller ID” with a nifty little trick.
Here’s how it works:
- Open the Phone app and go to the Recents tab to view your call logs.
- Find the “No Caller ID” call and tap on the “i” icon next to it.
- Press and hold the “No Caller ID” text and select Copy.
- Go to the Keypad tab to view the phone dial.
- Tap and hold onto the empty area above the keypad for a few seconds and let go.
- A Paste button appears. Tap on it and the phone number of the “No Caller ID” will appear.
With this easy trick, you can find a No Caller ID number with little to no effort.
2. Use the TrapCall app
To unmask and reveal blocked, unknown and private numbers, you can use TrapCall. With TrapCall, you can find out exactly who is calling, even if they’re calling from a blocked number.
It will even give you the name of the person who called, and with their Premium service, it provides you with their address too.
To unmask a number and find out who is calling you:
- Download the Trapcall app for iOS or Android and sign up for a subscription.
- Whenever you receive a call from an unknown caller ID, simply reject the call.
- A few seconds later, your phone will automatically ring again with the caller’s number showing boldly.
3. Call your phone provider
Another option you should try is to contact your phone service provider and ask if they offer a service that allows you to see the numbers of blocked calls and calls that display “No Caller ID”.
Some carriers charge for this service, but it may be free.
How to block No Caller ID on iPhone
If you’re receiving unwanted calls from unknown numbers, you can block these calls on your iPhone in a few easy steps. Here’s how:
- Open the Settings app.
- Scroll down and tap on Phone.
- Go to Silence Unknown Callers.
- Turn on the toggle to enable this option.
Now that the option is turned on, iPhone will automatically block all unknown callers and send them to the voicemail. The call will appear in your Recents list.
How to block “Unknown Caller” or “Private Number” on Android
If you want to block an unknown caller or private number on Android, follow these steps:
- Open the Call or Phone app on your device.
- Tap on the three-dots icon in the top right and select Settings.
- Choose Block Numbers.
- Tap on the Block unknown caller/number option. On some devices, this option may be labeled “Unknown”.
That’s how you can block calls from unknown numbers on Android.
How to call someone with “No Caller ID”?
Here’s how to call back a “No Caller ID” on iPhone:
- Open the Phone app and view your call logs in the Recents tab.
- Tap on the “i” icon next to the “No Caller ID” call.
- Now tap and hold onto the “No Caller ID” text and choose Copy.
- Go to the Keypad tab, press and hold on to the empty space above the dials, and choose Paste. The phone number will be revealed and you can now call the unknown caller.
To call an unknown number on Android, you have to dial *67. This is a free service that most phone service providers offer that allows you to call back the most recent caller, including calls from private and unknown numbers.
How to call from a Private Number?
On iPhone, you can go to Settings > Phone and toggle off the Show My Caller ID option.
On Android, open the Phone app and tap on the three-dots icon to view the menu. Go to Settings > Call > Additional and choose the Hide number option.
Now whenever you call someone, your phone number and name will be hidden from them.
This can be helpful when calling customer service or in any situation where you don’t want someone to know your number. You’ll still be able to receive calls from contacts even if you have your caller ID turned off.
Wrapping Up
We hope that this article will help you and other people who are frequently disturbed by no caller ID calls. We’ve got you covered if you want your number to be unlisted or private but still want to know who’s calling you or if someone tries to scam you with a fake number.
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