Your phone should work for you, not against you. Maine residents can use reverse phone lookup to check unfamiliar numbers before responding, looking at available owner information, spam reports, and user feedback on their own time. Decide how to handle unknown calls without the pressure of answering blind. Search results may include:
Our database contains over 25 million Do Not Call and robocall complaints reported to the FTC.
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207 is Maine. That 's the entire story. Portland, Bangor, Bar Harbor, all 207. The area code provides no location specificity whatsoever across the Pine Tree State. Look up any Maine number to find the owner 's name and exact town.
| Area Code | Cities |
|---|---|
| 207 | Portland, Lewiston, Bangor |
Important: Area codes do not guarantee the caller's current location. Maine allows number portability, and scammers often use "neighbor spoofing" to make calls appear local.
The 207 area code is currently overrun with robocalls selling worthless car warranties and debt relief services. Skip the sales pitch and silence the spam by confirming the number's reputation immediately.
Legal arrest threats and Amazon purchase verification calls are common.
| Area Code | Unique Reported Scams |
|---|---|
| 207 | Google listing scams, Voice signature scams |
In 2024, Maine residents reported 7,675 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $29,251,463, with a median loss of $350 per victim. Received a fraudulent call or lost money to a phone scam? Report fraud or scam:
In 2024, Maine residents filed 6,618 unwanted call complaints with the FTC, of which 3,777 were robocalls and 2,295 involved live callers. The most reported complaint topics were reducing debt (801), medical and prescriptions (625), imposters (614).
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).
When an unknown number shows up on your phone in Maine, a reverse phone lookup lets you check it before responding. The service searches public government databases for available name and address information, checks FTC complaint files for Do Not Call violations, and surfaces scam flags from other users. You can search any phone number for enough context to decide whether the caller is worth your time.
Reverse phone lookup is legal in Maine for everyday personal use. Whether you're checking an unknown caller, verifying a contact, or spotting potential fraud, you're within your rights. Keep in mind that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) restricts using this information for employment, housing, or credit decisions.
Maine doesn't have a privacy law covering phone lookup data, but you can still request removal. Go to each site's privacy page and fill out their opt-out or removal form.
If you are unsure about a business call, keep in mind that Maine has over 43,185 business establishments according to Census data. To verify a specific company, use the Maine Corporate Name Search to check its registration.
Maine has 1.4 million mobile subscriptions, 243,000 VoIP lines, and 157,000 landlines.