Chicago, IL -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/04/2010 -- Need to perform a reverse phone number lookup? Not a problem. Need to get your hands on an unlisted number? The tools are available. Trying to find out someone's cell phone number? It's easier than you may think.

There are many legitimate reasons for needing information about a phone number. Whether you need to track down someone who keeps prank calling you or you're looking for a lost love or old friends, the phone records you need are there if you have the tools required to get them.

In the past reverse phone lookups were only possible via hiring a private detective or contacting the phone company or law enforcement agencies. Today, things have changed. You can search a phone number online. But do you know the best way to do this kind of search?

Until recently, you would have had to go through several directories. There are directories that only list land line numbers, others specialize in cell phone lookups. Now, you can instantly check the number's type (cell, unlisted or land line) and get the information about its owner in a couple clicks.

Simply follow the reverse phone lookup widget below, enter the number and get results. If the number is a land line, you will be able to see if it belongs to a business or an individual. From there, there will be more information about their identity, etc. If the number is unlisted or a mobile phone number, then you will be directed to a premium listings database since these numbers aren't available in public directories.

Start your search here: http://www.widgetbox.com/widget/free-reverse-phone-lookup