If you have ever found a cell phone lying in the parking lot or sitting on top of a trash can, the first impulse may be call everyone in your long distance directory. However, since all calls can be tracked and person asked who called them, you will probably get into trouble. There are a few high-tech ways that you can locate cell phone owner information and contact them to let them know you found the phone.

On the internet there are two tools that come in handy when you try locate cell phone owner information. One is the reverse call tracker, with which you can enter a phone number and it returns the information about the number's owner. Usually consisting of a name, address and possibly an alternate phone number and email address. The second is by using a cell phone directory. Some mobile phone companies list all of their subscribers in a directory available on the internet to help locate cell phone owner information.

Some people inscribe their information inside their phones and by removing the battery you can locate cell phone owner by the information provided. However, contacting them can be tricky if they did not provide an alternate means of contact.

Getting Lost Cell Phone Back Where It Belongs

While many people may be willing to go through a lot of trouble trying to locate cell phone owner, others may make one or two attempts and then give up, with the apology of sorry about your luck. If the cell phone rings, answer it. It may the person who lost their cell phone calling it, thinking it is under a sofa cushion or under their care seat. Failing that, look at the phone directory for numbers listed under home, or mom or dad. Call them and explain you found the phone.

If you contact someone in the phone's directory and have to leave a message, tell them to call that phone's number. No sense using the minutes on your phone trying to help someone else find their phone. There are also programs online that will locate cell phone owner information if the phone is equipped with GPS. Once you know their address you can drive over and deliver the phone in person, hoping for a reward.

In some cases, contact the cell phone network and providing them the number will help locate cell phone owner. The company can use alternate contact methods to let the cell phone owner know the phone has been located and provide your contact information.