Minnesota Reverse Phone Lookup

Reverse Phone Lookup

ThisNumber has over 28 million name and address records for about 23 million phone numbers, making it one of the best reverse phone lookup services for Minnesota residents. Stop wondering who called you and start using this free lookup tool to identify the unknown callers, verify Minnesota businesses, or research potential scam calls.

Identify Phone Number Location Using Minnesota Area Codes

To identify the location of an Minnesota phone number, you need to understand the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) structure that all Alabama 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 Minnesota'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 Minnesota, making it possible to narrow down the caller's general location.

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

For latest Minnesota phone numbering regulations, contact Marc Fournier at the Minnesota PUC via [email protected] or 651-201-2214.

Minnesota Phone Numbers

Minnesota has approximately 8.1 million active phone numbers. Cell phones are the most popular with 6.4 million users, while traditional landlines are declining with 467,000 connections. Internet phone services account for about 1.2 million numbers.

When searching a Minnesota phone number, it's highly likely to be a cell phone. The decrease in landlines suggests that newer phone numbers may be harder to trace compared to older landline numbers, which often had more readily available public information.

Minnesota 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 Minnesota

Minnesota residents received 29,033 complaints about unwanted calls in 2024. The state ranks #32 nationally per 100k population, according to the latest National Do Not Call Registry Data Book.

Key Facts for Minnesota Residents:

• 16,032 of Minnesota's complaints involved robocalls.
• The top complaints by topic are: Reducing Debt (2,055), Imposters (1,931), Medical & Prescriptions (1,363).
• Over 4.6 million Minnesotans have registered their numbers on the Do Not Call Registry.
• Complaints have decreased from 83,791 in 2021.
• 8,896 complaints involved live callers.
• Call type not reported: 4,105.

Verify Phone Number Owner to avoid Scam Calls Minnesota 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, Minnesota residents reported 51773 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $144.6M, with a median loss of $412 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:
Minnesota Attorney General
Keith Ellison
(651) 296-3353

Are Reverse Phone Lookups Legal in Minnesota?

Yes, reverse phone lookups are legal in Minnesota, but companies must follow the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act when handling your phone data. This law gives you control over how lookup services use your information.

What Phone Data is Protected

Your phone number is "personal data" under Minnesota law when linked to identifying information like your name, address, or location. Phone lookup databases must protect this data and respect your privacy rights.

Your Rights for Phone Lookup Data

1. Delete your data: Request removal of your phone number from lookup databases
2. Stop data sales: Opt out of companies selling your phone information
3. See who has your data: Get a list of companies that received your phone information
4. Fix wrong information: Correct inaccurate details linked to your number
5. Access your data: See what information companies have about your phone number

How to Remove Your Phone Number

Contact companies directly: Use their privacy contact methods to request deletion. Companies must respond within 45 days.

Free process: No fees for up to two requests per year. You don't need to create new accounts.

If denied: You can appeal, and companies must respond within 45 days or provide Attorney General contact information.

Enforcement and Violations

Who enforces: Minnesota Attorney General handles all violations. Companies face up to $7,500 per violation.

No lawsuits: You cannot directly sue companies - only the Attorney General can take legal action.

Which companies must comply: Phone lookup services processing data from 100,000+ consumers or making 25%+ revenue from data sales.