Louisiana Reverse Phone Lookup

Identify Phone Number Location Using Louisiana Area Codes

To identify the location of an Louisiana phone number, you need to understand the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) structure that all Louisiana numbers follow: +1 NPA NXX XXXX.

• +1 - Country code indicating the United States
• NPA - The area code reveals the geographic region where the number was originally assigned
• NXX - Central office code that locates the specific neighborhood and identifies the service provider
• XXXX - Subscriber number identifies the individual phone line within that local exchange

The area code (NPA) is your key to determining location. By matching the three-digit area code to Louisiana's regional assignments, you can identify which part of the state the phone number originates from. Each area code corresponds to specific cities and counties throughout Louisiana, making it possible to narrow down the caller's general location.

Here's a complete list of Louisiana area codes with major cities:

For latest Louisiana phone numbering regulations, contact Arnold Chauviere at the Louisiana PSC via [email protected] or 225-342-1403.

Louisiana Phone Numbers

Louisiana has approximately 6.2 million active phone numbers. Cell phones are the most popular choice with 5.2 million users, while traditional landlines are decreasing with only 216,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services account for about 728,000 numbers.

This means that when you search a Louisiana phone number, it's most likely a cell phone. The decline of landlines indicates that newer phone numbers may be harder to trace compared to older landline numbers, which often had more readily available public information.

Louisiana Voice Subscriptions (in thousands):

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 Louisiana

Louisiana residents experienced 20,908 complaints in 2024 and ranks #44 nationally for complaints per 100k population, according to the latest National Do Not Call Registry Data Book.

Key Facts for Louisiana Residents:

• 12,377 of Louisiana's complaints involved automated robocalls.
• 2,757 complaints were for imposter scams, followed by medical & prescriptions scams (2,079) and reducing debt (1,752), showing these remain the top threats to Louisiana families.
• Over 3.2 million Louisianans have registered their numbers on the Do Not Call Registry.
• Active Registrations by Fiscal Year: 2020 (2,995,553), 2021 (3,026,868), 2022 (3,058,844), 2023 (3,092,065), 2024 (3,212,097).
• Complaints by Fiscal Year: 2020 (33,186), 2021 (32,132), 2022 (23,823), 2023 (19,802), 2024 (20,908).
• Louisiana ranks #44 nationally for registrations per 100,000 population, reflecting a moderate level of complaints per capita compared to other states.

Louisiana's Do Not Call Registry

Louisiana residents can register their phone numbers to stop most unwanted telemarketing calls through the state's Do Not Call program, managed by the Louisiana Public Service Commission. Once registered, your number receives protection under state law after being on the list for the required waiting period.

The state program includes exemptions for calls you've specifically requested, calls related to existing debts or contracts, calls from businesses you already have relationships with, and calls from certain nonprofit organizations. Political calls and charitable fundraising calls from qualified organizations are also typically exempt, so you may still receive these even after registering.

Registration is free for Louisiana residents and lasts for five years before requiring renewal. You can register online, by phone, mail, or fax through the Public Service Commission's Do Not Call program. Telemarketers operating in Louisiana must register with the state, pay fees, and obtain quarterly updates of the Do Not Call list to ensure compliance.

If telemarketers continue calling after your number has been properly registered, you can file a complaint with the Louisiana Public Service Commission, which has authority to investigate violations and impose penalties of up to $1,500 per violation (or $3,000 for calls to residents 65 and older). This gives Louisiana residents strong local enforcement options beyond the federal do-not-call registry.

When using reverse phone lookup services to identify unknown callers, understanding Louisiana's comprehensive do-not-call protections helps you recognize which calls may be violations worth reporting to state authorities for investigation and potential penalties.

Verify Phone Number Owner to avoid Scam Calls Louisiana 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, Louisiana residents reported 20,534 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $89,368,368, with a median loss of $$425 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:
Louisiana Attorney General
Liz Murrill
(225) 326-6000

Other Louisiana Phone Number Search Methods

When a basic reverse phone lookup doesn't give you enough details, there are other ways to find out who owns a Louisiana phone number. With Louisiana's population of 4,597,740 and 108,161 business establishments, it can sometimes take more than one approach to identify a number.

Social Media Phone Number Searches

Social media can be helpful in identifying a phone number. For example, if you're meeting someone new and want to verify their phone number legitimacy, try searching on social media. Here's how:

• Facebook: Go to the Facebook public directory and enter the phone number in the search bar. This searches public profiles for the number.
• LinkedIn: Use the LinkedIn people directory. Enter the phone number. Since Louisiana has a large number of businesses, this is helpful for professional verification.

Louisiana Business Phone Verification

If the phone number you're trying to identify belongs to a business, use official Louisiana state databases. If you're considering business partnerships with Louisiana companies, verifying their phone number is essential:

• Louisiana Secretary of State: Use the Louisiana Secretary of State website to verify business details.
• Louisiana Business Filings Search: Access the Louisiana Business Filings Search. Enter the phone number or business name to find registered business information, including contact details.

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