How to Check an Unknown Phone Number (OSINT) — WhatsApp, Truecaller & Smart Checks

Description Got a call or WhatsApp message from an unknown number? Wondering if it’s a scammer, telemarketer, or real person? In this video, I’ll show you ethical OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) methods to check any mobile number — fast, legal, and safe. No hacking — just public tools like WhatsApp, Truecaller, Google, social media, and community spam checkers. 👉 By the end, you’ll know exactly how to verify a suspicious phone number and protect yourself from spam calls and scams. ________________________________________ Intro: What is OSINT & why it matters Step 1: WhatsApp Profile Check Step 2: Truecaller Lookup Step 3: Google Search Step 4: Google Dorking (advanced search) Step 5: Social Media Lookup Step 6: Public Databases & Directories Step 7: Spam/Scam Check Tools Callback Test (extra clue) Outro & Cyber Safety Reminder ________________________________________ ✅ What You’ll Learn: • How to use WhatsApp profile clues to spot spam numbers • Why Truecaller is powerful for crowd-sourced caller ID • How Google Search & Dorking can reveal hidden links to a number • The role of social media & job portals in verifying identity • Community tools to spot spam & scam calls • Why a callback test sometimes exposes spoofed numbers ________________________________________ 🔒 Stay Safe Reminder: These checks are legal and ethical OSINT methods. Never use hacking or illegal tools. The goal is to stay informed and avoid fraud, not to invade anyone’s privacy. ________________________________________ 📧 Business/Collabs: [your email] 📌 Subscribe for more cybersecurity & digital safety tips (Hindi + English). ________________________________________ #OSINT #CyberSecurity #PhoneNumberCheck #Truecaller #WhatsApp #ScamCalls #EthicalOSINT #DigitalSafety #CyberAwareness