Reverse Phone Lookup - Washington Phone Number Lookup

Reverse Phone Number Lookup in Washington

Reverse phone lookup in Washington helps residents identify unknown callers by searching public databases from government sources. Get name, address, and more. Essential for Washingtonians from Seattle to Spokane. This number search helps answer "who is this number registered to" and determine whether unknown numbers belong to legitimate sources.

Reverse Phone Lookup by Washington Area Code

All Washington 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 Washington area codes:

Area Code 206: Seattle, Shoreline, Burien

Location: The 206 area code covers the city of Seattle, Washington, and its inner northern suburbs.

Common Callers: Amazon corporate recruiters, UW Medicine patient advocates, Starbucks corporate HQ, and philanthropic organization fundraisers.

Scams and Spam Calls: The 206 area code gets Amazon Fraudulent Purchase scams and Apple iCloud Breach scams. constant Fax Machine Robocalls are reported, along with Fake Process Server & Legal Action scams and IRS & Government Lawsuit threats.

Area Code 253: Tacoma, Federal Way, Kent

Location: The 253 area code covers the southern Puget Sound region of Washington, including major cities like Tacoma, Federal Way, and Auburn.

Common Callers: Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) housing/admin, Port of Tacoma freight coordinators, and MultiCare Health System staff.

Scams and Spam Calls: The 253 area code sees Federal Grant scams and "Can You Hear Me?" Voice Capture scams. Fake Legal Action & Process Server Threats are frequent, along with Unsolicited "Cash For Your Home" calls and Government Impersonation scams.

Area Codes 360/564: Vancouver, Bellingham, Marysville

Location: The 360 and 564 area codes cover western Washington, outside of the immediate Seattle/Tacoma/Everett areas, including major cities like Vancouver, Olympia, and Bellingham.

Common Callers: Washington state government workers (Olympia), Naval Base Kitsap personnel, and ferry system alert services.

Scams and Spam Calls: The 360 and 564 area codes report Aggressive Real Estate offers and Fake Apple & iCloud Support alerts. Fake IRS & Arrest Warrant threats are common, as are Computer Subscription & Tech Support scams and Fake Legal Process Server threats.

Area Code 425: Bellevue, Everett, Renton

Location: The 425 area code covers the eastern suburbs of Seattle in Washington, including major cities like Bellevue, Everett, and Redmond.

Common Callers: Microsoft technical support or recruiters, T-Mobile US customer care, and Boeing Everett factory administrators.

Scams and Spam Calls: The 425 area code is targeted by Puget Sound Energy (PSE) Utility Disconnection scams and Aggressive Business-to-Business Telemarketing. Microsoft & Tech Support scams are frequent, along with Fake Legal & Debt Collection threats and Social Security Administration (SSA) Impersonation.

Area Code 509: Spokane, Yakima, Spokane Valley

Location: The 509 area code covers all of eastern Washington, including major cities like Spokane, Yakima, and Kennewick.

Common Callers: Agricultural produce brokers (apples/cherries/wine), Providence Health scheduling, and Pacific Northwest National Lab researchers.

Scams and Spam Calls: The 509 area code deals with specific "Nathan from Liberty Lake" and DaBella Home Solicitors. The "Jack Brown" Microsoft and Amazon Impostors are reported, along with "Rebecca Howlett" PCH Prize scams and "4 Serious Allegations" IRS threats.

Important: Area codes show where a number was originally assigned, not where the caller currently lives. Federal number portability laws allow people to keep their phone numbers when moving or switching carriers. Use our reverse phone lookup tool above to get detailed phone number owner information.

For latest Washington phone numbering regulations, contact Rebecca Beaton at the Washington UTC via [email protected] or 360-664-1287.

Washington Phone Numbers

Washington has approximately 10.6 million active phone numbers. Cell phones make up the majority with 8.7 million users, while traditional landlines have dwindled to 445,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services account for about 1.4 million numbers.

This means that when you search a Washington phone number, it's most likely a cell phone. The shift away from landlines means newer phone numbers are typically harder to trace than older landline numbers that had more public information available.

Washington Voice Subscriptions (in thousands):

Service Type	June 2023	Dec 2023	June 2024
Mobile telephony	8,481	8,661	8,724
Local exchange telephone service	520	447	445
VoIP subscriptions	1,520	1,486	1,430
Total	10,521	10,594	10,599

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 Washington

Washington residents saw 47,940 complaints in 2024, ranking #18 nationally per 100k population, according to the latest National Do Not Call Registry Data Book.

Key Facts for Washington Residents:

25,778 of Washington's 47,940 complaints involved automated robocalls.
Top Complaint Topics: Imposters (4,712), Medical & Prescriptions (4,055), and Reducing Debt (1,996).
5,664,034 Washington residents have registered their numbers on the Do Not Call Registry.
Complaint Trends: After a peak of 119,099 in 2021, complaints have decreased to 47,940 in 2024.
17,650 complaints involved live callers, indicating persistent scam activity.
4,512 complaints did not specify the call type.

Useful tip: Protect your household by registering all your phone numbers at donotcall.gov or by calling 1-888-382-1222 from the number you want to protect.

Verify Phone Number Owner to avoid Scam Calls Washington 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, Washington residents reported 56,358 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $297,200,858, with a median loss of $$465 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.

To report fraud or scam: reportfraud.ftc.gov

Additional Contact:
Washington Attorney General
Nick Brown
(360) 753-6200

Free Reverse Phone Lookup with Name

When a regular reverse phone lookup doesn't provide enough information, other search methods can help you identify Washington phone numbers. With a population of approximately 7,958,180 and over 202,005 business establishments in Washington, finding the owner of a phone number sometimes requires trying a few different ways.

Social Media Phone Number Searches

Social media can be useful for finding information about a phone number, especially if the person has linked it to their profile. If you're meeting someone new and want to verify their phone number legitimacy, social media can provide clues.

Facebook: Try searching the phone number in the Facebook search bar, or use the Facebook public directory. This might reveal profiles associated with the number.
LinkedIn: If the number belongs to a professional, search it on LinkedIn, or check the LinkedIn people directory. With Washington's large business sector, this can be helpful for professional verification.

Washington Business Phone Verification

If you suspect the phone number belongs to a business in Washington, official state databases are useful for verification. If you're considering business partnerships with Washington companies, verifying their phone number is crucial.

Washington Secretary of State: Use the Washington Secretary of State website to find business information.
Washington Corporations Search: Use the Washington Corporations Search tool to search for businesses by name or other details, which might include their phone number.

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

Reverse Phone Lookup Washington