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Overview

The "Phones Owner" resource with the "Get Owners" operation allows users to retrieve ownership information about a given phone number. This node interacts with the Outscraper API to query details related to the owner of a specified phone number.

Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include:

  • Verifying the identity behind a phone number for fraud prevention.
  • Enriching contact data in CRM systems.
  • Investigating unknown callers or leads by obtaining ownership details.
  • Automating phone number lookups in customer support workflows.

For example, a user can input a phone number like "+1 281 236 8208" and receive detailed information about the owner, such as name, address, or other available fields depending on the API response.

Properties

Name Meaning
Query The phone number to look up (e.g., "+1 281 236 8208"). Required.
Async Request Boolean flag indicating whether to make the request asynchronously.
Webhook URL to which Outscraper will send a POST request once the asynchronous task is finished.
Additional Fields Collection of optional parameters:
- Fields Comma-separated list of specific fields to return in the response.
- UI Boolean flag indicating whether to execute the request as a UI task.

Output

The node outputs JSON data containing the ownership information of the queried phone number. The exact structure depends on the fields requested and the API response but generally includes details such as owner name, address, and other metadata related to the phone number.

If the request is made asynchronously, the output may initially contain task status information, and the final results will be sent to the provided webhook URL.

This node does not output binary data.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active Outscraper API key credential configured in n8n.
  • The base URL and API key are set via node credentials.
  • For asynchronous requests, a publicly accessible webhook URL must be provided to receive callback data.

Troubleshooting

  • Missing or invalid phone number: Ensure the "Query" property contains a valid phone number string; otherwise, the API will reject the request.
  • API authentication errors: Verify that the API key credential is correctly configured and has sufficient permissions.
  • Webhook failures: If using async mode, ensure the webhook URL is reachable and properly handles incoming POST requests.
  • Empty or incomplete responses: Check if the requested fields are supported and that the phone number exists in the data source.
  • Rate limiting or quota exceeded: Outscraper API may limit requests; monitor usage and upgrade your plan if necessary.

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