[General] Where did you get my phone number?

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Silverobama

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Today someone called me on the phone. He asked me if I wanted to buy an apartment and I said no. Later he phoned me again and I said "Where the hell did you get my phone number?" I was very angry. Is my question natural?
 

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I take it your number is unlisted in any directory.

I'd say 'How did you get this number?'
 

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In my opinion, either your version or Rover's suggestion are equally natural.

Some other similar versions I've used in real life are:
"Who gave you this number/my number?"
"Where did you get this number/my number (from)?"
"How did you get a hold of this number/my number?"

Those are just a few I can come up with now, but I'm sure there are others. Mine aren't particularly any better or more natural than yours or Rover's.
 

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Yes, your question was natural.
 
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