Tracing a name from a phone number

vav · September 02, 2009, 12:59:30 AM

This is probably a really stupid question but I got a phonecall off a dentist I need to arrange a consult with regarding getting my teeth out but when I asked him his name he said it really fast and I asked him to repeat it and still I didnt understand.. (and yes I was too dozy to ask him to spell it)..

Anyhoo, I got his phone number to ring him back to arrange the consult but I want to check him out first before I let him anywhere near my teeth (I am terrified of dentists and I dont wanna let just anyone yank the buggers out)...

So is there anyway I can trace the business/ person from just the landline number??

ziggysego · September 02, 2009, 01:03:55 AM

I'm assuming if he's a legit business, Googling his number will bring up his Dental Practice.

vav · September 02, 2009, 01:05:23 AM

yeah its a legit business but I didnt hear his name. I couldn't understand his accent and didn't like to ask him to repeat it a third time (and yes I know I'm a pleb!!)

pintsofguinness · September 02, 2009, 01:10:30 AM

Ring up, I'd imagine a receptionist or something will answer, say you've got a missed call and ask what number is this from, then say you've no dealing with them and it must have been mistake.

Result.

ziggysego · September 02, 2009, 01:14:08 AM

Actually, if the dentist rang you... he's your dentist. Who's your dentist?

vav · September 02, 2009, 01:18:20 AM

ohs good plan thanks pints

Quote from: ziggysego on September 02, 2009, 01:14:08 AM
Actually, if the dentist rang you... he's your dentist. Who's your dentist?

He's not my dentist I was referred to him by my dentist.. Can't understand why he rang himself though and not his secretary, then he seemed put out when I couldnt give him a day there and then when I was available for the consult which is why I wanted to check him out.

Like pints's thinking though.. Will get one of the lads in work to ring the number tomorrow.. Cheers guys

vav · September 02, 2009, 01:23:10 AM

Quote from: ziggysego on September 02, 2009, 01:03:55 AM
I'm assuming if he's a legit business, Googling his number will bring up his Dental Practice.

omg I am so slow.. I read that as googling his name and then thought it was a breakthrough when I googled the number and got his name.. Thanks Ziggy I obviously read what ya wrote but it took awhile to register.. I blame the painkillers

so next question (I'll dye my hair blonde tomorrow)..

Has anyone ever gotten their wisdom teeth pulled by a Dr. M. Sharif Nayyar and if so would ya recommend him??

ziggysego · September 02, 2009, 01:26:18 AM

Who's da man?

Never heard of Dr. M. Sharif Nayyar.

Norf Tyrone · September 02, 2009, 02:01:14 AM

Quote from: ziggysego on September 02, 2009, 01:26:18 AM
Who's da man?

Never heard of Dr. M. Sharif Nayyar.

Oh shit.... Not Mahood Nayyar!!

Rois · September 02, 2009, 08:59:57 AM

Had a missed call on my mobile yesterday and googled it, turns out someone from O'Neills was phoning me.

Haven't a clue what about.

On the other hand, my friend's ex's phone landed in her hands yesterday after being lost in a taxi and her number was still under "home". Oh the fun we had with cyber-stalking yesterday. I will not admit to the shameful things we did (nothing illegal, just investigative), but google is a fantastic tool.