Reverse Phone Lookup Nebraska

Reverse Phone Number Lookup in Nebraska

Reverse phone lookup in Nebraska helps residents discover who owns any phone number using open government databases. Fast and accurate results include name and address. Perfect for Nebraskans wanting to avoid scams or reconnect with old contacts. This number lookup service helps decide whether an unsolicited call is from a scammer, acquaintance, or spam caller.

Reverse Phone Lookup by Nebraska Area Code

All Nebraska phone numbers consist of three parts: the three-digit Area Code, the three-digit Prefix Code (also known as the exchange or central office code), and the final four-digit line number. While the area code narrows down the location to a large region, the prefix code can often specify the original city or town where the number was registered.

Here's a complete list of Nebraska area codes:

Area Code 308: Grand Island, Kearney, North Platte

Location: The 308 area code covers western and central Nebraska, including major cities like Grand Island, Kearney, and North Platte.

Common Callers: Union Pacific rail dispatchers (Bailey Yard), meatpacking plant recruiters (JBS), and agricultural equipment sales.

Scams and Spam Calls: The 308 area code deals with Private Sale Upfront Fee scams and Tech Support "Account Breach" fraud. "Grandson in Jail" Emergency scams are common, as are Aggressive Auto Warranty Expiration calls and Medicare scams.

Area Codes 402/531: Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue

Location: The 402 and 531 area codes cover eastern Nebraska, including major cities like Omaha, Lincoln, and Bellevue.

Common Callers: Berkshire Hathaway admin, Mutual of Omaha insurance agents, UNL staff, and Offutt AFB (USSTRATCOM) personnel.

Scams and Spam Calls: The 402 and 531 area codes report Cable & Internet Provider Discount scams and Fake Bank & Credit Card Fraud alerts. Unsolicited Real Estate "Cash Offers" are frequent, along with Fake Police & Firefighter Donation pleas and Phantom Debt threats.

For latest Nebraska phone numbering regulations, contact Cullen Robbins at the Nebraska PSC via [email protected] or 402-471-0230.

Nebraska Phone Numbers

Nebraska has approximately 2.8 million active phone numbers. Cell phones are the most common with about 2.2 million users, while traditional landlines are declining with only 181,000 connections. Internet phone services account for roughly 373,000 numbers.

This indicates that most phone numbers you encounter in Nebraska are likely cell phones. The decrease in landlines means that tracing newer phone numbers can be more challenging compared to older landline numbers, which often had more readily available public information.

Nebraska Voice Subscriptions (in thousands):

Service Type	June 2023	Dec 2023	June 2024
Mobile telephony	2,153	2,190	2,219
Local exchange telephone service	206	194	181
VoIP subscriptions	360	358	373
Total	2,719	2,742	2,773

Source: FCC Voice Telephone Services Report

Top 5 US Cell Phone Companies

Most phone numbers are cell phones, and most cell phone numbers come from the top three United States wireless companies. Here are the top five US Cell Phone Companies in Q1 2025:

• Verizon - 146 million customers
• T-Mobile US - 131 million customers
• AT&T Mobility - 118 million customers
• Boost Mobile - 7 million customers
• U.S. Cellular - 4.4 million customers

Robocalls and Unwanted Calls in Nebraska

Nebraska residents experienced 14,925 complaints related to unwanted calls in 2024, ranking the state #6 nationally per 100,000 population, according to the latest National Do Not Call Registry Data Book. The state also has 1,635,777 active registrations on the Do Not Call Registry, ranking #16 nationally per 100,000 population.

Key Facts for Nebraska Residents:

• Complaint trends have varied, with 25,291 complaints in 2021, decreasing to 12,737 in 2023, before rising to 14,925 in 2024.
• Active registrations have steadily increased from 1,568,980 in 2020 to 1,635,777 in 2024.
• Top complaint topics include reducing debt (1,306), imposters (1,303), and medical & prescriptions (1,129).
• Robocalls account for 7,590 complaints, followed by live callers at 4,586 and call type not reported at 2,749.
• Complaints vary by county, as indicated by the map.

Verify Phone Number Owner to avoid Scam Calls Nebraska Fraud Statistics

According to the Federal Trade Commission's 2024 data, phone calls and text messages make up 35% of all fraud contact methods nationwide:

• Phone calls: 19% of fraud reports (284,659 reports, $948M in losses)
• Text messages: 16% of fraud reports (246,784 reports, $470M in losses)

More than 1 in 3 fraud attempts happen through phone communication. Phone call fraud costs victims a median of $1,500 per case. Text message fraud costs a median of $1,000 per victim.

In 2024, Nebraska residents reported 9,655 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $41,875,694, with a median loss of $$400 per victim. With phone-based fraud representing such a significant portion of these cases, phone owner verification has become a critical consumer protection tool.

When you receive calls from unknown numbers, take a moment to research the caller's identity. Reverse phone lookup services allow you to search a phone number to find information about who's calling—including whether the number has been reported for fraudulent activity.

Received fraudulent calls or fallen victim to phone fraud? Report it immediately. Each report helps authorities identify fraud patterns and protect other consumers from similar scams.

Additional Contact:
Nebraska Attorney General
Mike Hilgers
(402) 471-2682

Free Reverse Phone Lookup with Name

Sometimes a simple reverse phone lookup isn't enough to find out who a Nebraska phone number belongs to. With Nebraska's population of over 2 million (2,005,465 as of July 1, 2024) and over 56,000 business establishments, identifying a number might require trying a few different ways.

Social Media Phone Number Searches

Social media can be helpful in identifying a phone number. If you're trying to verify someone's phone number, or want to confirm someone's identity before meeting them, try searching on these platforms.

• Facebook: Try searching the number on Facebook. Some people list their phone numbers publicly on their profiles. You can also use the Facebook public directory.
• LinkedIn: If the phone number belongs to a business professional in Nebraska, you might find them on LinkedIn. With so many businesses in the state, this can be a good way to verify employment. Search the LinkedIn people directory.

Nebraska Business Phone Verification

If you suspect a phone number belongs to a business in Nebraska, you can use official state resources to check. This is useful if you're considering business partnerships with Nebraska companies, or for vendor verification before large purchases or contracts.

• Nebraska Secretary of State: Check the Nebraska Secretary of State website. You can find information about businesses registered in the state.
• Nebraska Corporation and Business Search: Use the Nebraska Corporation and Business Search to find business registration information and potentially verify phone numbers.

For the best results, it helps to use these methods together.

Are Reverse Phone Lookups Legal in Nebraska? Your Privacy Rights Explained

Yes, reverse phone lookups are generally legal in Nebraska. However, your phone data is now protected under the Nebraska Data Privacy Act (effective January 1, 2025), which gives you specific rights over how companies can collect, use, and sell your personal information—including phone numbers.

What Phone Data is Protected Under Nebraska Law?

The Nebraska Data Privacy Act protects your "personal data," which includes any information linked or reasonably linkable to you as an identifiable person. This covers:

• Your phone number and associated contact information
• Location data from your phone (considered "sensitive data" requiring special consent)
• Any data revealing your racial origin, religious beliefs, health information, or sexual orientation
• Biometric data processed to identify you uniquely

Your Rights as a Nebraska Consumer

Under the Nebraska Data Privacy Act, you have five key rights regarding your phone data:

1. Right to Know: Confirm whether a company is processing your personal data and access that data
2. Right to Correct: Fix inaccurate information companies have about you
3. Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal data
4. Right to Data Portability: Get a copy of your data in a usable format
5. Right to Opt Out: Stop companies from selling your data, using it for targeted advertising, or automated decision-making

How to Exercise Your Privacy Rights in Nebraska

Request Timeline: Companies must respond to your privacy requests within 45 days (extendable to 90 days for complex requests).

Appeal Process: If a company denies your request, you have the right to appeal within 60 days. If the appeal is also denied, the company must provide a direct way to file a complaint with the Nebraska Attorney General.

No Account Required: Companies cannot require you to create an account just to make a privacy request, though they may ask you to log into an existing account for verification.

How to Remove Your Phone Number from Lookup Databases

To protect your phone privacy in Nebraska:

1. Contact data brokers directly: Request deletion of your information under your right to delete
2. Use opt-out mechanisms: Look for "universal opt-out" signals that companies must honor
3. File complaints when necessary: Report violations to the Nebraska Attorney General's Office

Who Enforces Nebraska Phone Privacy Laws?

Enforcement Authority: The Nebraska Attorney General has exclusive authority to enforce privacy violations. There is no private right of action, meaning you cannot sue companies directly.

Violation Process: Before taking action, the Attorney General must give companies a 30-day notice to fix violations. This "cure period" does not expire, unlike some other state laws.

Penalties: Companies that fail to comply face fines up to $7,500 per violation.

Business Coverage: The law applies to any business that conducts business in Nebraska or serves Nebraska residents and processes personal data—regardless of company size (except federally-defined small businesses with fewer than 500 employees).

For questions about your privacy rights or to file complaints, visit the Nebraska Data Privacy homepage or contact the Nebraska Attorney General's Office directly.