Reverse Phone Lookup North Carolina

Reverse Phone Number Lookup in North Carolina

Reverse phone lookup in North Carolina reveals who owns any unknown number using public government databases. North Carolinians can access registered name and address information quickly and legally. This number search helps identify potential scammers, verify business contacts, and determine whether unknown calls are from legitimate sources before deciding to answer.

Reverse Phone Lookup by North Carolina Area Code

All North Carolina phone numbers consist of three parts: the three-digit Area Code, the three-digit Prefix Code (also known as the exchange or central office code), and the final four-digit line number. While the area code narrows down the location to a large region, the prefix code can often specify the original city or town where the number was registered.

Here's a complete list of North Carolina area codes:

Area Code 252: Greenville, Rocky Mount, Wilson

Location: The 252 area code covers northeastern North Carolina, including major cities like Greenville, New Bern, and Rocky Mount.

Common Callers: ECU Health appointment lines, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point admin, and Outer Banks vacation rental agents.

Scams and Spam Calls: The 252 area code is targeted by Business Printer & "Google Listing" scams and Fake Charity & Law Enforcement Donation scams. Social Security Administration (SSA) Arrest scams are common, as are Medicare & Medical Equipment schemes and Publishers Clearing House (PCH) fraud.

Area Codes 336/743: Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point

Location: The 336 and 743 area codes cover the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, including major cities like Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point.

Common Callers: Wake Forest Baptist Health scheduling, Hanesbrands corporate, and Volvo Trucks support.

Scams and Spam Calls: The 336 and 743 area codes see Medicare "Plastic Card" Replacement scams and AI Voice Business & Property scams. Fake Amazon Job Offers are reported, along with Aggressive Fake Debt Collector threats and Fake Police & Veteran Charity scams.

Area Codes 472/910: Fayetteville, Wilmington, Jacksonville

Location: The 472 and 910 area codes cover southeastern North Carolina, including major cities like Fayetteville, Wilmington, and Jacksonville.

Common Callers: Fort Liberty (Army) housing, Camp Lejeune (Marines) admin, and PPD (Thermo Fisher) clinical trial recruiters.

Scams and Spam Calls: The 472 and 910 area codes deal with Vague "Patrick" Property Buyer scams and Medicare & Medical Supply scams. Social Security & Arrest Warrant scams are frequent, as are Fake Debt & Legal Action threats and Amazon Purchase scams.

Area Codes 704/980: Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia

Location: The 704 and 980 area codes cover the greater Charlotte metropolitan area in North Carolina, including major cities like Charlotte, Gastonia, and Concord.

Common Callers: Bank of America fraud departments, Wells Fargo support, Atrium Health nurses, and Lowe's corporate.

Scams and Spam Calls: The 704 and 980 area codes encounter Duke Energy Impersonation scams and Aggressive "We Buy Houses" Cash Offer scams. Fake Microsoft & Tech Support scams are reported, along with Fake Prize & Car Giveaway scams and Legal/Debt threats.

Area Code 828: Asheville, Hickory, Lenoir

Location: The 828 area code covers western North Carolina, including major cities like Asheville, Hickory, and Boone.

Common Callers: Mission Health patient advocates, Harrah's Cherokee Casino hosts, and Biltmore tourism sales.

Scams and Spam Calls: The 828 area code is targeted by Publishers Clearing House (PCH) Impersonation scams and Tech Support and Retail scams. Social Security Suspension threats are common, as are Aggressive Vehicle Warranty scams and Fake Lawsuit/Arrest threats.

Area Codes 919/984: Raleigh, Durham, Cary

Location: The 919 and 984 area codes cover the Research Triangle region of North Carolina, including major cities like Raleigh, Durham, and Cary.

Common Callers: Duke Health/UNC Health scheduling, NC State government, and tech recruiters (Cisco/SAS/Lenovo).

Scams and Spam Calls: The 919 and 984 area codes report the "Bethany" All-Cash Home Offer scam and Unsolicited Account Confirmation texts. Fraudulent Police & First Responder Donations are common, along with "Can You Hear Me?" Voice Signature scams and Utility Company Impersonation.

For latest North Carolina phone numbering regulations, contact Nathan Barber at the North Carolina UC via [email protected] or 919-733-0848.

North Carolina Phone Numbers

North Carolina has approximately 14.1 million active phone numbers. Cell phones are the dominant type with 11.8 million users, while traditional landlines are declining with 534,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services account for about 1.8 million numbers.

This indicates that when you search a North Carolina phone number, it's highly likely to be a cell phone. The decreasing use of landlines suggests that newer phone numbers might be more challenging to trace compared to older landline numbers with more readily available public information.

North Carolina Voice Subscriptions (in thousands):

Service Type	June 2023	Dec 2023	June 2024
Mobile telephony	11,484	11,660	11,774
Local exchange telephone service	652	593	534
VoIP subscriptions	1,922	1,853	1,823
Total	14,058	14,106	14,131

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 North Carolina

North Carolina residents experienced a moderate level of unwanted calls in 2024, with 80,692 complaints. The National Do Not Call Registry Data Book ranks North Carolina #5 nationally per 100k population, but #38 in active registrations per 100k population.

Key Facts for North Carolina Residents:

• 44,947 of North Carolina's complaints involved automated robocalls.
• The top category of complaints was for "medical & prescriptions" schemes, with 7,630 reports, followed by "reducing debt" at 6,092 and "imposters" with 5,650 reports.
• 7,649,099 residents have registered their numbers on the Do Not Call Registry.
• The peak year for complaints was 2021 with 168,043 complaints, followed by a decrease to 70,457 in 2023.
• 28,877 complaints involved live callers, and 6,868 complaints had a call type that was not reported.

Verify Phone Number Owner to avoid Scam Calls North Carolina 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, North Carolina residents reported 63,176 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $276,797,227, with a median loss of $$407 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:
North Carolina Attorney General
Jeff Jackson
(919) 716-6400

Free Reverse Phone Lookup with Name

Sometimes, a simple reverse phone lookup doesn't give you all the information you need about a North Carolina phone number. With a population of over 11 million and more than 254,000 businesses in North Carolina, trying a few different ways to search might be necessary. These alternative methods can help you find who's behind that number.

Social Media Phone Number Searches

Social media can be a surprisingly useful tool for finding information connected to a phone number. For example, if you're meeting someone new and want to verify their phone number legitimacy, social media can sometimes help. Try these searches:

• Facebook: Use the Facebook public directory. Enter the phone number (with or without dashes) in the search bar. See if a matching profile appears.
• LinkedIn: Since North Carolina has a large business presence, try LinkedIn's people directory. Enter the phone number; if the number is associated with a professional profile, it may appear in the results. This is helpful when confirming a potential contact from one of North Carolina's many businesses.

North Carolina Business Phone Verification

If you suspect a phone number belongs to a business in North Carolina, you can check official state records. This is especially helpful if you're considering business partnerships with North Carolina companies.

• North Carolina Secretary of State: Visit the North Carolina Secretary of State website.
• North Carolina Business Search: Use the North Carolina Business Search tool. You can try entering the phone number in the search fields (although this may not always yield results directly, you might find the business and then confirm the phone number on their website).

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