New York Reverse Phone Lookup

Identify Phone Number Location Using New York Area Codes

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

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

For latest New York phone numbering regulations, contact Lauriann Mullen at the New York PSC via [email protected] or 518-457-5762.

New York Phone Numbers

New York has approximately 31.6 million active phone numbers. Cell phones are the dominant service with 25.3 million users, while traditional landlines are declining with 1.2 million connections statewide. Internet phone services account for about 5.1 million numbers.

This indicates that when searching a New York phone number, it's highly likely a cell phone. The continued decline of landlines suggests that newer numbers will increasingly be mobile and potentially harder to trace than older, more publicly listed landline numbers.

New York 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 New York

New York saw a decrease in unwanted call complaints in FY 2024, totaling 104,812. The state ranks #29 nationally in complaints per 100,000 population, according to the latest data from the National Do Not Call Registry.

Key Facts for New York Residents:

• 51,191 complaints involved automated robocalls.
• Top complaint topics: reducing debt (10,678), imposters (8,481), and medical & prescriptions (8,181).
• Over 15.2 million New Yorkers have registered their numbers on the Do Not Call Registry.
• A significant drop from 2021's peak of 315,117 complaints shows that protective measures are effective.
• 39,564 complaints involved live callers.

Verify Phone Number Owner to avoid Scam Calls New York 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, New York residents reported 118,933 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $533,979,898, with a median loss of $$429 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:
New York Attorney General
Letitia A. James
(518) 776-2000

Other New York Phone Number Search Methods

Sometimes, a reverse phone lookup doesn't give you all the information you need to identify a New York phone number. When that happens, alternative search methods can help. With New York's large population of 19,867,248 and 540,271 business establishments, finding information might require trying a few different ways.

Social Media Phone Number Searches

Social media can be useful for identifying a phone number. If you're meeting someone new and want to verify their phone number legitimacy, or if you want to confirm potential partners' identity before meeting for dating safety, social media can help.

• Facebook: Search for the phone number using the Facebook search bar or by browsing the Facebook public directory. Even if the number isn't directly listed, you might find a profile associated with it.
• LinkedIn: If you think the phone number belongs to a business professional, try searching for it on LinkedIn. New York has many businesses, making LinkedIn a valuable resource for verification. Use the LinkedIn people directory to search.

New York Business Phone Verification

If you suspect a phone number belongs to a New York business, you can use official state databases to verify it. This is helpful if you're considering business partnerships with New York companies or need vendor verification before large purchases or contracts.

• New York Department of State: Visit the New York Department of State website for information on businesses registered in New York.
• New York Corporation & Business Entity Database: Use the New York Corporation & Business Entity Database to search for businesses by name or other details. You might find a listed phone number.

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