TechRepublic: “You deserve to know who’s calling. Learn how to find the owner of a VoIP number on your own, and involve law enforcement if that’s what it takes. Tracking down a VoIP call and identifying the owner of a VoIP number can become a lot more complicated than tracing a traditional phone call. It’s primarily because these virtual calls are conducted over the internet, which could lack fixed geolocation, be hidden under anonymous accounts, and be protected from legal regulations. In my experience, traditional phone calls are easier to trace since they’re done through established carriers. VoIP numbers can be classified into two types: fixed VoIP numbers, which are tied to a specific address and can be easily traced, and non-fixed or virtual VoIP numbers, which are allocated without a fixed physical address. The great news is that there are proven ways to reveal a caller’s identity. Continue reading to discover VoIP number lookup methods.
Key takeaways:
- Voice-over-Internet-Protocol (VoIP) is a technology that enables users to make and receive calls over the Internet.
- While VoIP is cheaper and offers more calling functionalities, it’s also more difficult to trace than traditional landline calls.
- Various methods can be used to trace a VoIP call: reverse phone lookup, caller ID, quick online search, and domain search. Law enforcement agencies can assist in more serious situations…”
