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Help tracing who owns a Voip 076 number

  • 15-03-2011 12:32am
    #1
    skimpydoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,009 ✭✭✭


    I had my iPhone 4 stolen yesterday and the thief forwarded my voice mail to
    an 076 number. I know that number is a VOIP number and if I can trace the
    user of this number then it might help me trace the thief and I can
    get my phone back.

    I do know that number is allocated to CW Energis (cable and wireless) but they told its a Skype number using their infrastructure. If anyone can tell me how to trace who is using the number I would be eternally gratefull especially as my phone was not insured.


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  • #2
    mgmt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,361 ✭✭✭mgmt


    http://techpp.com/2009/09/18/6-ways-to-find-track-lost-stolen-iphone-free/

    Might help


  • #3
    skimpydoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,009 ✭✭✭skimpydoo


    Thanks for the tips mobileme was on the iPhone but as the thief turned it off it can't be tracked hence the reason for tracing the voip number.


  • #4
    FSL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,456 ✭✭✭FSL


    The only way to get the owner/location of the number is via the guards. If you have reported it stolen and can show them that your voice mail was forwarded to that number then they can request the owner and location of the number from the VOIP provider.


  • #5
    skimpydoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,009 ✭✭✭skimpydoo


    FSL wrote: »
    The only way to get the owner/location of the number is via the guards. If you have reported it stolen and can show them that your voice mail was forwarded to that number then they can request the owner and location of the number from the VOIP provider.
    I got another iPhone stolen from me last week when I got mugged for it. The same Skype number as last time was rung by the thief. Still had no joy in chasing the number any more suggestions?.


  • #6
    Mr. G
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 4,621 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr. G


    Ronan Leonard wrote: »
    I got another iPhone stolen from me last week when I got mugged for it. The same Skype number as last time was rung by the thief. Still had no joy in chasing the number any more suggestions?.

    Try the Guards as mensioned above and contact Skype. Also, contact your service provider as soon as possible and have the imei number blocked Within 48 hours, and irish networks work to
    together with theft issues, they suggest you contact the guards as well.

    When you contact your service provider, they will block the IMEI number on the phone and the SIM number aswell.

    Edit:Once the IMEI number is blocked, the phone is useless and will not work- you probably have a pin number on it aswell. Blocking the sim will prevent unauthorized use.


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  • #7
    mayorose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 ✭mayorose


    Same thing happened me there the weekend folks, iphone was robbed, no app for tracking it. They called this VOIP number shortly afterwards and then diverted that number to my own voicemail. Gardai are on the case but very little faith they will track down the owner of the that number. Devastated.


  • #8
    Solair
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,230 ✭✭✭Solair


    I've heard of a few people getting their phones stolen in Dublin in the docklands area.

    Whoever it is, seems to be targeting iPhones and high-end Androids e.g. Samsung Galaxy S / SII and HTC Sensation etc etc.

    Where did this happen?

    Just wondering where I should avoid taking my phone out!

    Did you try calling the number and seeing who answers? (Block your own number beforehand - 141 on your landline or #31# on your mobile)

    If someone's setup Hullomail on the phone, it would forward to 076....


  • #9
    mayorose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 ✭mayorose


    it was out in town on sat night, think they must have spotted it in my hand and snapped it when I wasnt looking. Tried ringing the number and its been diverted to my own voicemail. .
    Iv heard the docklands and amiens street is horrific for getting phones stolen.


  • #10
    Mr. G
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 4,621 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr. G


    mayorose wrote: »
    it was out in town on sat night, think they must have spotted it in my hand and snapped it when I wasnt looking. Tried ringing the number and its been diverted to my own voicemail. .
    Iv heard the docklands and amiens street is horrific for getting phones stolen.

    You must contact your phone provider ASAP to IMEI lock the phone. You can cancel the diverts no problem over the phone to your network provider. You can check who it was assigned to at comreg.ie.

    The guards as fsl is the only way..


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