A fake cell phone number is helpful if you want to create a user account online but would prefer not to reveal your own phone number.
What a fake cell phone number is and what dangers it poses
Fake cell phone numbers are particularly useful for creating user accounts. How to avoid excessive promotional text messages and calls. Before you decide on such a fake phone number, you should know a few things about it.
- All websites that offer so-called fake cell phone numbers are visible to everyone. This means that third parties can also read the SMS messages you receive. Therefore, under no circumstances should you use fake numbers for sensitive data.
- Also make sure that the SMS you are expecting is clearly identifiable. Otherwise it can quickly get lost in the chat window.
- Caution: Many of the fake cell phone numbers are blocked by most providers. So you can't use this trick everywhere.
Provider 1: Fake cell phone numbers from vsimcard.com
If you need a fake phone number for SMS for a user account, you can get such a number here:
- On the vsimcard.com website you can choose between several different cell phone numbers.
- To do this, select a free number and enter it where you need it.
- You will then receive the respective SMS on the mobile phone number. The message will then be visible after you reload the page.
- Alternatively, you can use a so-called disposable email on the website.
- Conclusion: The service is suitable for simple SMS confirmations, but not for private matters as the site is public.
Provider 2: Create phone number on receiveasms.com
On receiveasms.com you have different mobile phone numbers with several country codes at your disposal – however, you will not receive a German mobile phone number.
- Important to know in this context: In order for a confirmation SMS to arrive, the specified place of residence must usually be in the country from which the mobile phone number comes.
- If you live in Germany, there is little you can do with a fake number from Asia, for example.
- If you use a fake number from this provider, the same applies here: You should refrain from receiving sensitive data with your cell phone number.
Alternative: Use SIM card as a fake cell phone number
With the providers mentioned above you have the disadvantage that the messages are openly visible. We therefore strongly advise you not to use these providers for private purposes.
- Alternatively, you can order a cheap SIM card online and, for example, insert it into an old smartphone that you otherwise no longer use.
- This means you have full control and can also use the SIM card for private purposes.