Idaho Reverse Phone Lookup

Reverse Phone Lookup by Idaho Area Code

The 208 area code covers every inch of Idaho, from Boise 's urban core to Sun Valley 's resorts to Idaho Falls and beyond. Statewide coverage, zero location detail. Don 't waste time wondering. Check the number to get the owner 's name and city.

Important: Area codes do not guarantee the caller's current location. Idaho allows number portability, and scammers often use "neighbor spoofing" to make calls appear local.

Idaho Spam & Scam Number Lookup

Idahoans are increasingly flagging political survey robocalls and fake Amazon alerts that disrupt their day. Join your neighbors in identifying these pests—check the number to see who is really calling.

Scams in Idaho

Political surveys and Car Warranty calls are the most frequent reports.

In 2024, Idaho residents reported 10,359 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $53,935,183, with a median loss of $490 per victim. Received a fraudulent call or lost money to a phone scam? Report fraud or scam:

• FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov
• Idaho Attorney General's Consumer Hotline: (800) 432-3545

Spam Calls in Idaho

In 2024, Idaho residents filed 9,300 unwanted call complaints with the FTC, of which 5,342 were robocalls and 3,034 involved live callers. The most reported complaint topics were imposters (790), reducing debt (632), medical and prescriptions (612).

To reduce spam calls, register all your phone numbers at National Do Not Call Registry (donotcall.gov or call 1-888-382-1222 from the number you want to protect).

How Idaho Phone Number Search Works

Idaho's reverse phone search checks any unfamiliar number against public government databases, FTC complaint records, and spam reports from other users. You'll get available name and address information along with any Do Not Call or robocall flags. A practical step before answering or returning a call you don't recognize.

1. Enter the full 10-digit number, including the area code. Idaho has used 208 for decades, with the newer 986 overlay added recently.
2. The search runs through publicly available government databases, FTC complaint files, and user spam reports.
3. You get back available owner info and any complaints on file. Two area codes for the whole state means there's not much geographic info in the number itself, so the lookup fills in what the digits can't.

Are Reverse Phone Lookups Legal in Idaho?

Yes, using reverse phone lookup services is completely legal in Idaho when used for personal purposes like identifying unknown numbers or avoiding scam calls. That said, federal law under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) prohibits using lookup results for hiring decisions, tenant screening, or determining credit eligibility.

FAQs

How do I remove my number from reverse phone directories in Idaho?

Idaho doesn't have a privacy law, but you can still ask to be removed from reverse phone directories. Look for an opt-out form on each site or contact their support team to request removal.

Is this business call from Idaho legit?

If you are unsure about a business call, keep in mind that Idaho has over 57,209 business establishments according to Census data. To verify a specific company, use the Idaho Business Entity Search to check its registration.

What kind of phone numbers does Idaho use?

Idaho has 2 million mobile subscriptions, 185,000 VoIP lines, and 116,000 landlines.