Reverse Phone Lookup: Louisiana

Louisiana Phone Number Lookup

In New Orleans' 504 and Baton Rouge's 225 area codes, callers frequently pose as process servers threatening legal action unless you pay a settlement immediately. Shreveport's 318 code is heavily used for arrest warrant calls claiming police will arrive at your home unless you resolve the matter by phone. Louisiana filed over 20,900 Do Not Call complaints with the FTC. Don't panic over a supposed arrest warrant or legal settlement. Our Louisiana reverse phone lookup can help you see these scare tactics for what they really are before you hand over a dime.

Scam & Spam Phone Number Lookup

If a Louisiana number claims you've won the Publisher's Clearing House sweepstakes, it's almost certainly a trap. Expose the lie by checking if the number is linked to advance-fee fraud in our records.

Recently Reported Spam Numbers

Phone numbers reported as unwanted calls to the FTC by local residents in the last 30 days.

Phone Scams

Fake lawsuit scams and Utility disconnection threats are highly reported. 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. Don't let scammers get away with it. Report any fraudulent activity to:

• FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov
• Louisiana Consumer Protection Section: (800) 351-4889

Spam Calls

In 2024, Louisiana residents filed 20,908 unwanted call complaints with the FTC, of which 12,377 were robocalls and 7,203 involved live callers. The most reported complaint topics were imposters (2,757), medical and prescriptions (2,079), reducing debt (1,752). The FTC recommends that all residents add their numbers to the National Do Not Call Registry to decrease spam frequency. Visit donotcall.gov or call 1-888-382-1222 to protect your number.

Louisiana Do Not Call Program

Louisiana's Do Not Call program, run by the Public Service Commission, carries real enforcement weight — violators face penalties up to $1,500 per call, or $3,000 if the recipient is 65 or older. Registration is free, and if unwanted calls keep coming, filing a complaint with the Commission can trigger a state-level investigation.

Area Codes by City

New Orleans ' 504, Baton Rouge 's 225, Shreveport 's 318, Lafayette 's 337. Louisiana 's area codes carry cultural geography. The table below shows which codes serve which cities and parishes. But when an unknown number calls, you need more than regional flavor. Look it up to verify the caller 's name and address.

Important: Area codes are no longer reliable indicators of a caller's location. Number portability allows users to keep their numbers when they move, and scammers frequently use "neighbor spoofing" to make long-distance or fraudulent calls appear local.

New Orleans & Metairie (Area Code 504)

The 504 area code covers the New Orleans area, including New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, Marrero, and Terrytown along the Mississippi River.

Baton Rouge (Area Code 225)

Numbers with 225 serve the Baton Rouge area in south Louisiana, including Baton Rouge, Prairieville, Central, Shenandoah, and Zachary.

Houma (Area Code 985)

The 985 area code covers southeast Louisiana outside the New Orleans core, including Houma, Laplace, Slidell, Hammond, and Bayou Cane.

Lafayette, Lake Charles & New Iberia (Area Code 337)

Numbers starting with 337 serve southwest Louisiana and Acadiana, including Lafayette, Lake Charles, New Iberia, Sulphur, and Opelousas.

Shreveport, Bossier City & Monroe (Area Codes 318/457)

The 318 area code and overlay 457 cover north Louisiana, including Shreveport, Bossier City, Monroe, Alexandria, and Ruston.

Are Reverse Phone Lookups Legal in Louisiana?

Yes, reverse phone lookup is legal in Louisiana for personal use, such as identifying unknown callers, verifying contacts, or screening potential scams. However, you cannot use lookup results for employment screening, tenant decisions, credit eligibility, or any purpose regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

FAQs

How do I remove my number from phone directories in Louisiana?

Louisiana doesn't have a privacy law, but you can still request removal from phone directory sites. Visit each site and look for their opt-out or removal form in the privacy section.

Is this business call from Louisiana legitimate?

If you are unsure about a business call, keep in mind that Louisiana has over 108,161 business establishments according to Census data. To verify a specific company, use the Louisiana Business Filings Search to check its registration.

Do most Louisiana residents use mobile phones or landlines?

Louisiana has 5.2 million mobile subscriptions, 728,000 VoIP numbers, and 216,000 landlines.