New Jersey Reverse Phone Lookup

Reverse Phone Lookup by New Jersey Area Code

Northern NJ uses 201/551/862/973, southern regions operate 609/640, and central Jersey has 732/848/908. For such a small state, the overlay complexity is massive (see the table below for cities). Area codes have become nearly meaningless. Cut through the confusion by using our phone lookup tool for the owner 's information.

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

New Jersey Spam & Scam Number Lookup

Scammers posing as PSE&G or OSHA inspectors are using fear to extort New Jersey residents and small businesses. Protect yourself from intimidation by verifying if the number belongs to a known government imposter.

Scams in New Jersey

Residents frequently report PCH sweepstakes scams, SSA arrest threats, and Grandparent scams.

In 2024, New Jersey residents reported 55,969 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $314,439,857, with a median loss of $500 per victim. Received a fraudulent call or lost money to a phone scam? Report fraud or scam:

• FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov
• New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs: (800) 242-5846

Spam Calls in New Jersey

In 2024, New Jersey residents filed 57,922 unwanted call complaints with the FTC, of which 30,479 were robocalls and 21,352 involved live callers. The most reported complaint topics were reducing debt (5,039), medical and prescriptions (3,709), imposters (3,439).

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 New Jersey Number Search Works

New Jersey's dense population and heavy call traffic mean residents field a high volume of unknown numbers daily. A phone number search checks open government databases for available name and address information, cross-references over 25 million FTC complaint records, and pulls user-submitted scam reports. That combination helps you cut through the noise.

1. Enter the number. New Jersey has area codes 201 and 551 in the northeast, 609 in the south, 732 and 848 along the shore, and 856 and 973 elsewhere.
2. Our system searches public records, government databases, FTC complaint data, and user reports.
3. You get back available owner info and any complaints. New Jersey's dense population and overlap with the New York and Philadelphia calling areas mean heavy call volume from multiple metros.

Is Reverse Phone Lookup Legal in New Jersey?

Yes, reverse phone lookup is legal in New Jersey for personal use like caller identification and fraud prevention. Just remember that federal FCRA laws prohibit using lookup data for employment decisions, tenant approvals, or credit assessments.

FAQs

How to opt out of phone number lookup sites in New Jersey?

Under the New Jersey Data Privacy Law (NJDPL), you can request removal of your phone number and personal details. Visit each reverse lookup site and click "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" to submit a request.

How to confirm a New Jersey business caller is real?

Getting a business name from a phone lookup is helpful, but verification is key. With over 237,499 business establishments in New Jersey according to Census data, confirming the company through the New Jersey Business Name Search is the safest approach.

What types of phone numbers are in New Jersey?

New Jersey has 11.4 million mobile subscriptions, 2.7 million VoIP numbers, and 538,000 landlines.