Received creepy texts? Aussie private investigator on the simple trick for uncovering identity behind any mobile number: 'OMG it works'
Received creepy texts? Aussie private investigator on the simple trick for uncovering identity behind any mobile number: 'OMG it works'
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If you've ever been bombarded with unwanted texts from a stranger or felt suspicious of a potential date, a private investigator has revealed a simple way to uncover the real identity behind a mobile number. Cassie Crofts, who splits her job between NSW and Queensland, works with clients who hire her to investigate spouses suspected of infidelity.
![[Cassie said one of the easiest and fastest ways to find out who's linked to a number is through PayID, an online banking feature that allows you to send and receive payments using a mobile number, email address or ABN (stock image)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/29/23/94660675-14339985-image-a-11_1738194062053.jpg)
And the PI, who runs a licensed service called Venus Investigations, uses a simple method to uncover the identity behind a mobile number. 'Need to know the name behind a phone number? Here's how to do it for free,' she said in a video. Cassie said one of the easiest ways is through PayID, an online banking feature that allows you to send and receive payments using a mobile number, email address or ABN.
'A lot of Aussies have mobile numbers linked to a bank through a PayID,' she said. 'All you need to do is go to your banking app, (pretend) you're going to make a payment, put in their mobile number under Pay ID, and hey presto - most of the time, the number will pop up with their name.'.
However, the PI pointed out the method 'isn't totally foolproof' - but it's the quickest way to get the information you need. If you've ever been bombarded with unwanted texts from a stranger or felt suspicious of a potential date, private investigator Cassie Crofts has revealed a simple PayID trick for uncovering the real identity behind a mobile number.
