1. Opt for a paid reverse phone lookup service over a free one.  Often the free offers are not accurate and can lead you to more problems.  Hence a paid service like reverse phone detective is worth the investment.

“All you have to do to use this service is type in the phone number in question into the search box provided for you on the website. Within a few seconds you be giving information such as name, address, cellular provider and telephone status” - By Denis R Ward, Ezinearticles.com

2. To stop a prank call, just provide the number and the reverse phone search system can help you trace the owner!  A great way to stop the annoying calls!