{"id":7540,"date":"2023-10-10T10:30:41","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T17:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/blog\/?p=7540"},"modified":"2023-10-10T10:30:50","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T17:30:50","slug":"how-to-tell-if-a-phone-number-is-real","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-tell-if-a-phone-number-is-real\/","title":{"rendered":"Phone Number Validation: How to Tell if a Phone Number is Real"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tired of answering phone calls<\/a> from fake numbers? For most people, receiving fake calls usually happens like this\u2014 The phone rings and your caller ID shows a local number. You answer the phone, but the voice on the other end of the line seems to be coming from a global call center, but you don\u2019t know how to tell if a phone number is real or how to validate where it came from.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, maybe you answer a call from a telemarketer who used a spoofed phone number<\/a> imitating a respected phone number (such as Apple, Microsoft, etc.). Instead of answering calls from fake numbers, this is how you can tell if the phone number calling you is real.<\/p>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/My-Post-47.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”100%” offset=”100%” align=”center” lightbox=”on” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”left” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

How to Tell If a Phone Number is Real<\/h2>\n

Scammers<\/a>, spammers, and telemarketers know how to work the system. While the laws are changing to prevent the use of spoofed phone<\/a> numbers for telemarketing and overseas calls, conquering fake calls is a work in progress. Here are some ways on how to tell if a phone number<\/a> is real.<\/p>\n

1. Add All Your Contacts to Your Contact List.<\/h3>\n

By adding contacts to your phone\u2019s address book or contact list, you\u2019ll be better able to determine whether a call is from a number you know and trust. Add phone numbers<\/a> for friends, family members, and even business contacts. While their numbers can still be spoofed, it will provide you much more confidence when you pick up the phone.<\/p>\n

2. Update Your Phone Settings.<\/h3>\n

Use your phone\u2019s settings to restrict incoming phone call<\/a> rings to people you know. This will send unidentified callers to your voicemail or reject the calls.<\/p>\n

Use this technique to silence unknown callers on your Apple<\/a> iPhone<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Settings> Phone> Silence Unknown Callers<\/p>\n

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Download an app to detect and block spam phone calls.<\/p>\n

Then go to Settings> Phone> Blocking & Identification<\/p>\n

Use this technique to block unknown callers on your Android phone<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Phone Icon> Hit the Three Dots on Top Right of Phone App<\/a> Screen> Settings> Block Unknown Numbers (Turn This On)<\/p>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/My-Post-48.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”100%” offset=”100%” align=”center” lightbox=”on” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”left” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

3. Search Using the Phone Number.<\/h3>\n

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