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Unknown number called me

mellbarrie — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 22:34:56 GMT

Recently I've had an unknown (to me) number message me who knew some personal details about me. They've also called me numerous times in the middle of the night. They will not tell me who they are.

Is there any way I am able to figure out who this number belongs to?

Re: Unknown number called me

hairbag1 — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 22:39:40 GMT

@mellbarrie

what was the number on your call display ?

Re: Unknown number called me

hTideGnow — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 22:42:42 GMT

Hi @mellbarrie sorry, this is not something PM can help.

If it is annoying enough, you will either have to seek help from Police or change phone number. But if they have access to your personal info, calling police is not a bad idea

Re: Unknown number called me

BKNS27 — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 22:44:08 GMT

@mellbarrie

You can do a reverse search on 411.ca if the landline are listed but not for cell phone numbers.

Re: Unknown number called me

mellbarrie — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 22:45:21 GMT

I tried to do that put nothing came up, unfortunately.

Re: Unknown number called me

mellbarrie — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 22:46:29 GMT

Ok, thank you for letting me know. I tried calling the non emergency line and they said that because it's not constant that they can't do anything to help me. Told me to block the number. Thanks though.

Re: Unknown number called me

BKNS27 — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 22:46:47 GMT

@mellbarrie

Chances are the number is spoofed anyway.

Re: Unknown number called me

hTideGnow — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 22:46:50 GMT

@mellbarrie if it is big enough threat, police can demand PM to trace further. But PM won't take the order from us

Re: Unknown number called me

hairbag1 — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 22:46:53 GMT

@mellbarrie

save any recorded messages from that number, in case needed for future.

You can block that number from calling you also.

Re: Unknown number called me

mellbarrie — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 22:53:43 GMT

I'm not going to post the number on this public forum, but I have all of the messages saved. Yes, I can block the number but that won't help me figure out who it is. Thanks though.

Re: Unknown number called me

mellbarrie — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 22:53:53 GMT

Ok, thanks

Re: Unknown number called me

mellbarrie — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 22:55:09 GMT

That is a possibility but they've messaged me on more than one day and also called multiple times from the same number. I was able to make a call to them as well, but they did not answer. No idea if you can reuse the same spoofed number multiple times over.

Re: Unknown number called me

Pop_Eye — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:35:38 GMT

Blocking will only stop the ring announcement. That caller can still leave you a voicemail.

Have you called the number back? Try calling back from a free voip app that will supply you with a different number.

If you call back and it is out of service or??? They are likely calling you from a voip number and have spoofed the caller ID. Meaning that the number calling you is not traceable by you. You can, though, set up your phone to only accept calls from your contact list and that would help you a lot.

Are you on social media a lot? Is Mell Barrie your real name? Perhaps you should use some alias names while online? Do you have a creepy admirer?

Re: Unknown number called me

Rahimalli — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 08:17:05 GMT

I’ve had similar issues before. Make sure to block the number on your phone to stop further calls and messages. If it continues, consider contacting your phone provider—they can offer additional support or help you report the issue.