Tracing a cell phone

[Henris]

We have a situation developing here. SWAMBO has been getting phone calls from a cell phone, the number is not hidden and they are inappropriate, to say the least. Is there anybody that can trace this phone and tell us from where these calls originate.

I don't want to spook this guy. I want to lead him down the garden path, into a pit of adders. I am scared that if I go to the police, they might phone him and warn him off. Being comrades and all.

If there is anybody in this trade, please pm me. Can you tell us how to handle this?

[Frans Reichert]

Henri daar was mos 'n ander tread oor dieselfde topic so 2 weke terug, met kontakte wat jou kan help.

[4ePikanini]

Henris has the number so you either need a sly contact in the cell industry - sweet talk works with consultants sometimes.

Otherwise you need to report to the police in which case they will probably scare him off.

Or try a marketing ploy. Phone him off a private number and offer him some winnings. Ask for his address ( delivery ) and consent to a picture in the paper of him and his new BBQ sponsored by Makro.

My advice......... take it to the police. You don't want him to take revenge on your SWAMBO 2 years down the line.

[Henris]

Firstly I want to know if he is from around here. If he is, what kind of character is he?

Once I know his profile, I know how to handle this.
Let die a natural death?
The pit full of adders?
Or just broken knee caps.

But first, I need to know who I am dealing with.

[Henris]

Anybody here know how to bar a specific no on a list of incoming calls?

[MikeAG]

Over here Henri you would have to contact your 'phone company/ network provider. They all have policies for nuisance callers.

Mike

[Henris]

Mike, in ZA you get a computer to talk to when you call the networks. So I think it will be easier to just go to an outlet and let them explain what could be done.

[4ePikanini]

certain samsung phones have the ability to block specified incoming calls.

[OFFROAD ADDICT]

Eish!!!Henris, this is a difficult one, let us know the outcome.
Pay as you go numbers , difficult to trace.

[Dirk]

Chat to me tomorrow, should be in the office late afternoon.

[Henris]

Thanks Dirk. Will do.

[CRUZER CRAZY]

Henris A friend of mine do forensic work and his biggest job is to trace these cellphone jerks pm me and I will promise you that within hours this will get sorted out,kneecaps broken,etc, he used to be a major in the old police force and knows his way around.Strongs.

[MR2-BLUE]

I don't know what the caller is talking to your wife....but mine left her cell phone number obviously at too many places and get's now "bombed" with advertisement calls....she just finished up the prepaid amount and changed to a new number - no other choice....

This is at least an option to consider if she wants to stop the bothering calls and almost free of cost.

[NamibChild]

Why not post the "Gents" number, we can ALL then return the favour.

[Henris]

Thanks again for all the support.

SWAMBO hasn't decided how to handle this as yet.

[Jabu Jeep]

We could all help to make his life a little more interesting

[Dave 2000]

I think I would try the following:

See if your phone has a 'friends and family' setting. You then assign the nuisance number as a 'friend' and then allocate the 'friend' with a specific ring tone. The just do not answer it and hopefully he (she?) will give up through boredom.

Or as mentioned change your number. I am a great believer that the sword can be mightier than the pen and have managed to deal with people like this in my own way.

I do not want this post deleted so will not offer examples of the 'renumeration' I have dished out however, I would so luuuurve to get my hands on this character!

I hope you sort it Henris

regards

Dave

[besters]

Hi Henris,

I use software that is able to trace any telephone numbers, as long as this no have been given as a reference at the application of any line of credit or rental agreement.

You can forward me the number and I will gladly assist you

Regards
Stephen Bester
079 894 5447

[Jeepiscool]

Call Mike Bolhuis! You may though get more than you wish for .. ask a one welknown rugby player, I think they call him Joost!

[Desert-Runner]

Post the number and we can all call him.
Or place an small add in the newspaper for job application: half day position in office; with number to call.