Wisconsin Reverse Phone Lookup

Reverse Phone Lookup by Wisconsin Area Code

Milwaukee uses 414/263, Madison operates 608, Green Bay has 920, northern regions use 715/534. The table below maps codes to cities. Knowing which region a call comes from doesn 't identify the caller. Search the number to find the owner 's name and address.

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

Wisconsin Spam & Scam Number Lookup

Fake police charities often exploit Wisconsin residents' goodwill to steal credit card numbers. Protect your donation by verifying if the caller is a legitimate organization or a known fraudster.

Scams in Wisconsin

Residents report Fake Legal threats, SSA impersonation, and Car Warranty scams.

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. Received a fraudulent call or lost money to a phone scam? Report fraud or scam:

• FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov
• Wisconsin Consumer Protection Hotline: (800) 422-7128

Spam Calls in Wisconsin

In 2024, Wisconsin residents filed 28,465 unwanted call complaints with the FTC, of which 14,954 were robocalls and 10,278 involved live callers. The most reported complaint topics were medical and prescriptions (3,175), imposters (1,858), reducing debt (1,699).

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 Wisconsin Number Search Works

Wisconsin's reverse number search checks public government databases for the available name and address tied to any phone number. Results include FTC complaint data and user-submitted spam reports. Enough to make informed decisions about unknown calls, whether that means calling back, blocking the number, or just knowing who's on the other end.

1. Enter the full 10-digit number, including the area code. Milwaukee uses 414, Madison is 608, Green Bay and the Fox Valley use 920, and northern Wisconsin uses 715.
2. Our lookup scans public records, government databases, FTC complaints, and user-submitted reports.
3. You'll see available owner details and any spam flags. If the number shows up in FTC complaint data, you'll know what type of complaint was filed.

Are Reverse Phone Lookups Legal in Wisconsin?

Reverse phone lookup is legal in Wisconsin 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.

FAQs

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

Wisconsin doesn't have a privacy law, but you can still ask to be deleted from reverse phone directory sites. Look for opt-out forms on their privacy pages or contact support to request removal.

How to tell if a Wisconsin caller is a real business?

A phone number linked to a business name does not always mean the call is genuine. According to U.S. Census data, there are over 144,443 business establishments in Wisconsin. To confirm a specific company exists, search the Wisconsin Corporate Records Search, the state’s official business entity registry.

Are most Wisconsin numbers mobile or landline?

Wisconsin has 6.2 million mobile subscriptions, 1 million VoIP numbers, and 368,000 landlines.