Reverse Phone Lookup by North Dakota Area Code
701 stretches across all of North Dakota. Fargo, Bismarck, the Bakken, one area code for the entire state. The area code tells you it 's North Dakota, period. Look up any number to find the owner 's name and city within the state.
| Area Code |
Cities |
|
701 |
Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks |
Important: Area codes do not guarantee the caller's current location. North Dakota allows number portability, and scammers often use "neighbor spoofing" to make calls appear local.
North Dakota Spam & Scam Number Lookup
Calls about "catalytic converter insurance" are a waste of time targeting North Dakota vehicle owners. Identify the spammer instantly using our lookup tool and get back to your day.
Scams in North Dakota
Legal action robocalls and Amazon account scams are common.
| Area Code |
Unique Reported Scams |
| 701 |
Catalytic converter scams, Insurance application scams |
In 2024, North Dakota residents reported 3,127 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $14,369,138, with a median loss of $479 per victim. Received a fraudulent call or lost money to a phone scam? Report fraud or scam:
Spam Calls in North Dakota
In 2024, North Dakota residents filed 2,307 unwanted call complaints with the FTC, of which 1,368 were robocalls and 748 involved live callers. The most reported complaint topics were reducing debt (229), imposters (208), medical and prescriptions (166).
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 North Dakota Reverse Search Works
A reverse number search in North Dakota checks public government databases to find available name and address information for any phone number. FTC complaint records and user-submitted spam reports fill in the rest. Straightforward information that helps you screen calls and skip the scams.
- Enter the phone number with the 701 area code. It covers the entire state.
- The search runs through publicly available government databases, FTC complaint files, and user spam reports.
- Available owner details and complaint history come back with the results. One area code for the whole state means the number won't tell you where the call originated. The lookup does.
Is It Illegal to Look Up Someone's Phone Number in North Dakota?
Yes, North Dakota residents can legally use reverse phone lookup services for personal reasons, including identifying mystery callers and detecting scams. However, using results for job screening, rental applications, or credit checks is not allowed under Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) regulations.
FAQs
How do I remove my phone number from North Dakota directories?
North Dakota doesn't have a privacy law, but you can still ask to be deleted from phone directory sites. Look for opt-out forms on their privacy pages or contact support to request removal.
How do I know if a North Dakota business phone number is legit?
A reverse phone lookup can provide a business name, but that alone does not confirm legitimacy. While North Dakota has over 25,098 business establishments based on Census data, you should verify the company by searching for it in the North Dakota Business Search.
Are North Dakota phone numbers mostly cell phones?
North Dakota has 896,000 mobile subscriptions, 101,000 VoIP numbers, and 97,000 landlines.
