Reverse Phone Lookup Wisconsin

Reverse Phone Number Lookup in Wisconsin

Reverse phone lookup in Wisconsin reveals who owns any phone number using public databases from government records. Wisconsinites can access accurate name and address information to make smart call decisions. This number lookup helps screen calls, avoid potential scammers, and determine whether unknown numbers belong to legitimate sources.

Reverse Phone Lookup by Wisconsin Area Code

All Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin area codes:

Area Code 262: Kenosha, Racine, Waukesha

Location: The 262 area code covers southeastern Wisconsin, outside of the immediate Milwaukee area, including major cities like Waukesha, Racine, and Kenosha.

Common Callers: Kohl's Department Stores corporate offices, industrial tool sales reps, and distribution center logistics.

Scams and Spam Calls: The 262 area code reports Retail Impersonation scams (Kohl's, Amazon, Walmart) and "Can You Hear Me?" Voice Phishing. Fake Legal & Arrest Threat scams are frequent, as are Social Security & IRS Impersonation and Fake Police & Firefighter Fundraisers.

Area Codes 274/920: Green Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh

Location: The 274 and 920 area codes cover eastern Wisconsin, including major cities like Green Bay, Appleton, and Oshkosh.

Common Callers: Green Bay Packers ticket office/admin, Georgia-Pacific paper sales, and Oshkosh Defense contract managers.

Scams and Spam Calls: The 274 and 920 area codes see Business & "Google Listing" scams and Aggressive Health Insurance Sales. Fake Police & Firefighter Charity drives are common, along with Vehicle Warranty scams and Fake Legal & Debt Collection threats.

Area Codes 353/608: Madison, Janesville, La Crosse

Location: The 353 and 608 area codes cover southwestern Wisconsin, including major cities like Madison, Janesville, and La Crosse.

Common Callers: Epic Systems implementation coordinators, American Family Insurance agents, and University of Wisconsin-Madison departments.

Scams and Spam Calls: The 353 and 608 area codes encounter Satellite TV (DirecTV/Dish) Upgrade scams and Unemployment Benefit Phishing texts. Fake Legal Action and Debt Collection threats are reported, along with Publishers Clearing House (PCH) Prize scams and "Can You Hear Me?" Voice Phishing.

Area Code 414: Milwaukee, West Allis, Wauwatosa

Location: The 414 area code covers the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and some inner-ring suburbs.

Common Callers: Northwestern Mutual financial representatives, Rockwell Automation support, and Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin staff.

Scams and Spam Calls: The 414 area code is targeted by "Jerry's" Car Accident Follow-Up scams and Fake WE Energies Power Outage alerts. Medicare "Free" Back Brace & Pain Cream scams are common, as are "Legal Action" & Fake Warrant threats and Aggressive Fake Debt Collection.

Area Codes 534/715: Eau Claire, Wausau, Superior

Location: The 534 and 715 area codes cover northern and northwestern Wisconsin, including major cities like Eau Claire, Wausau, and Superior.

Common Callers: Menards corporate buyers, Mayo Clinic Health System (Eau Claire) schedulers, and forestry industry dispatchers.

Scams and Spam Calls: The 534 and 715 area codes report "Jennifer" and the Pain Relief Scam and Google Business Listing Verification scams. "Windows Support" Remote Access scams are frequent, along with Fake Package Delivery Text alerts and Social Security Impersonation.

For latest Wisconsin phone numbering regulations, contact Peter Jahn at the Wisconsin PSC via [email protected] or 608-267-2338.

Wisconsin Phone Numbers

Wisconsin has approximately 7.6 million active phone numbers. Cell phones are the most popular type with around 6.2 million users, while traditional landlines continue to decline, accounting for approximately 368,000 connections. Internet phone services account for about 1 million numbers.

This data indicates that if you're tracing a phone number in Wisconsin, it's most likely a cell phone. The trend away from traditional landlines suggests that newer phone numbers may have less publicly accessible information compared to older landline numbers.

Wisconsin Voice Subscriptions (in thousands):

Service Type	June 2023	Dec 2023	June 2024
Mobile telephony	6,127	6,202	6,241
Local exchange telephone service	445	408	368
VoIP subscriptions	1,005	1,010	1,019
Total	7,577	7,620	7,628

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 Wisconsin

The image provides insights into unwanted call and robocall complaints in Wisconsin for Fiscal Year 2024, based on data from the National Do Not Call Registry.

Key Facts for Wisconsin Residents:

• State Totals: 28,465 complaints (#37 nationally, per 100K population), with 5,099,145 active registrations (#8 nationally, per 100K population).
• Complaints by Fiscal Year: Show a trend of declining complaints from 79,057 in 2021 to 28,465 in 2024.
• Active Registrations by Fiscal Year: Show a steady increase in registrations from 4,868,584 in 2020 to 5,099,145 in 2024.
• Complaints by Topic: Medical & prescriptions scams top the list with 3,175 complaints, followed by imposters (1,858) and reducing debt (1,699).
• Complaints by Call Type: Robocalls account for 14,954 complaints, live callers for 10,278, and call type not reported for 3,233.

Verify Phone Number Owner to avoid Scam Calls Wisconsin 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, Wisconsin residents reported 30,287 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $106,041,111, with a median loss of $$357 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:
Wisconsin Attorney General
Josh Kaul
(608) 266-1221

Free Reverse Phone Lookup with Name

Sometimes, a simple reverse phone lookup isn't enough to identify a Wisconsin phone number. When you need more information, alternative search methods can help. With Wisconsin's population estimated at 5,960,975 as of July 1, 2024, and 144,443 business establishments, multiple approaches may be necessary to find the information you're looking for.

Social Media Phone Number Searches

Social media can be useful for finding information connected to a phone number. If you're trying to verify someone's identity or confirm information they've given you, social media searches can help. Try searching for the phone number directly on these platforms.

• Facebook: Search for the phone number using Facebook's search bar. You can also try the Facebook public directory.
• LinkedIn: If the phone number belongs to a business professional, you might find them on LinkedIn. Use the LinkedIn people directory to search. Wisconsin's significant business presence, with 144,443 establishments, increases the likelihood of finding business contacts here.

Wisconsin Business Phone Verification

If you suspect a phone number belongs to a Wisconsin business, using official state databases is a good approach. This can be useful if you need to confirm vendor information or verify a business's legitimacy.

• Wisconsin Secretary of State: Visit the Wisconsin Secretary of State website for general information and resources.
• Wisconsin Search Corporate Records: Use the Wisconsin Search Corporate Records to search for business entities by name and potentially find contact information including phone numbers.

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