Reverse Phone Number Lookup by Area Code
Top cities covered by each Wisconsin area code to help you start your reverse phone lookup:
| Area Code | Cities Covered | Phone Number Lookup |
|---|---|---|
| 262 | Kenosha, Racine, Waukesha | 262 Phone Number Lookup |
| 274 | Green Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh | - |
| 353 | Madison, Janesville, La Crosse | - |
| 414 | Milwaukee, West Allis, Wauwatosa | 414 Phone Number Lookup |
| 534 | Eau Claire, Wausau, Superior | 534 Phone Number Lookup |
| 608 | Madison, Janesville, La Crosse | 608 Phone Number Lookup |
| 715 | Eau Claire, Wausau, Superior | 715 Phone Number Lookup |
| 920 | Green Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh | 920 Phone Number Lookup |
For latest Wisconsin phone numbering regulations, contact Peter Jahn at the Wisconsin PSC via [email protected] or 608-267-2338.
Spam Phone Number Lookup: Recently Reported Numbers
Phone numbers recently reported from Wisconsin to the FTC for making unwanted sales calls or robocalls:
| Phone Number | Complaints to FTC | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (630) 567-5925 | ||
| (262) 662-3466 | ||
| (317) 943-0221 | ||
| (757) 780-4687 | ||
| (757) 780-4693 | ||
| (757) 780-4689 | ||
| (757) 780-4138 | ||
| (920) 892-8111 | ||
| (833) 224-4609 | ||
| (262) 297-3865 |
FTC Do Not Call & Robocall Complaints
In May 2026, consumers from Wisconsin filed 3,682 complaints about unwanted phone calls and text messages, up 32% from the previous month. In 2024, Wisconsin residents filed 28,465 unwanted call complaints with the FTC, of which 14,954 were robocalls and 10,278 involved live callers. The most reported complaint topics were medical and prescriptions (3,175), imposters (1,858), reducing debt (1,699).
Reported Phone Scams
- 'Jerry' Car Accident Chiropractor Phishing: 'Ambulance chasers' calling to conduct 'patient interviews' to steer recent accident victims to specific chiropractors.
- WE Energies Fake Outage Alert: Robocalls reading out a resident's correct home address regarding a fake power outage, used to set up immediate payment scams.
- State of Wisconsin Unemployment Text: Phishing texts claiming a computer issue requires users to validate their DWD unemployment claims via a malicious link.
- DirecTV/Dish Satellite Realignment Fee: Scammers with thick accents ('Mike Walker') demanding up to $1,193 upfront to perform mandatory satellite realignments.
- 'R and N Roofing' Aggressive Telemarketing: Pushy local contractors ('Budget Exteriors') who call businesses back specifically to chew out employees who hang up on their pitch.
- Monroe/Wood County Legal Threats: Fake process servers contacting family members regarding 'claims filed in Monroe County,' demanding callbacks to 855 numbers.
Wisconsin Consumer Protection Hotline: File a regional report directly with state authorities by calling (800) 422-7128.
Wisconsin Phone Numbers
Wisconsin has approximately 7.6 million active phone numbers. Cell phones are the most popular type with around 6.2 million users, while traditional landlines continue to decline, accounting for approximately 368,000 connections. Internet phone services account for about 1 million numbers.
| Voice Subscriptions (thousands) | June 2023 | Dec 2023 | June 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile telephony | 6,127 | 6,202 | 6,241 |
| Local exchange telephone service | 445 | 408 | 368 |
| VoIP subscriptions | 1,005 | 1,010 | 1,019 |
| Total | 7,577 | 7,620 | 7,628 |
Is Reverse Phone Lookup Legal in Wisconsin?
Yes. Wisconsin has no comprehensive consumer data privacy law. Residents have no state-level right to opt out of, access, or delete their information from lookup databases. Federal FCRA rules apply: misusing lookup results for employment, tenant, or credit screening is prohibited in Wisconsin as in every state.
FAQs
How do I remove my number from reverse phone directories in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin doesn't have a privacy law, but you can still ask to be deleted from reverse phone directory sites. Look for opt-out forms on their privacy pages or contact support to request removal.
How to tell if a Wisconsin caller is a real business?
A phone number linked to a business name does not always mean the call is genuine. According to U.S. Census data, there are over 144,443 business establishments in Wisconsin. To confirm a specific company exists, search the Wisconsin Corporate Records Search, the state’s official business entity registry.
Are most Wisconsin numbers mobile or landline?
Wisconsin has 6.2 million mobile subscriptions, 1 million VoIP numbers, and 368,000 landlines.