Phone Number Lookup by Area Code
Five area codes divide Alabama: 205 for Birmingham, 251 along the Gulf Coast, 256 in Huntsville, with 334 and 938 covering central and southeastern regions. The table below shows which cities use each code, but knowing a call is from the 205 area still leaves you wondering who's actually on the line.
- 205 Phone Number Lookup: Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Hoover
- 251 Phone Number Lookup: Mobile, Prichard, Daphne
- 256 Phone Number Lookup: Huntsville, Decatur, Madison
- 334 Phone Number Lookup: Montgomery, Dothan, Auburn
- 483 Phone Number Lookup: Montgomery, Auburn, Dothan
- 659 Phone Number Lookup: Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Hoover
- 938 Phone Number Lookup: Huntsville, Decatur, Madison
Alabama has approximately 6.5 million active phone numbers. Cell phones make up the majority with 5.5 million users, while traditional landlines have nearly disappeared with just 212,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services account for about 737,000 numbers.
Alabama Phone Numbers Reported to the FTC
In August 2026, Alabama residents filed 3,190 complaints to the FTC about phone numbers making unwanted calls and text messages, up 1% from the previous month.
Alabama phone numbers recently reported for making unwanted sales calls or robocalls:
| Phone Number | FTC Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (659) 234-8001 | ||
| (205) 827-0231 | ||
| (659) 217-9185 | ||
| (251) 385-3322 | ||
| (205) 707-2446 | ||
| (205) 208-7837 | ||
| (334) 233-7559 | ||
| (256) 798-3758 | ||
| (205) 282-4230 | ||
| (251) 276-6932 |
Search Phone Numbers to Avoid Common Scams in Alabama
- Fake Legal & Process Server Extortion: Intimidation calls from fake firms like 'H.I.G. and Associates', 'Core Mediation', or 'Capital Law Firm', referencing fake file numbers (e.g., HCB52981) and threatening to serve papers at specific workplaces.
- Alabama Power & DoorDash Impersonators: Scammers threatening a 30-minute Alabama Power shutoff to extort payments, or sending phishing texts claiming 'I have arrived' from DoorDash to steal account funds.
- Dun & Bradstreet Business Loan: Robocallers ('Mark' or 'Mary') claiming a business's 'Brad Street score' was upgraded to exactly 76, offering a fake pre-approved $500,000 credit line available in 24 hours.
- Property Buying Scheme: Aggressive texts and calls from 'Suzanne' or 'Angie' at 'Portfolio Properties' trying to buy real estate that the victim often doesn't even own.
- Medicare & Pain Medication Phishing: Callers from generic entities like 'Benefit Advisors' or 'Stefanee Care' fishing for Medicare numbers by asking about doctor-prescribed pain medications.
- Alabama Attorney General's Consumer Interest Line: (800) 392-5658
Is Reverse Phone Lookup Legal in Alabama?
Yes. Alabama has no state-level consumer privacy law, so residents looking up phone numbers operate entirely under federal rules. A privacy bill (SB 190) was introduced in the 2025 legislative session but failed to pass. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is the controlling federal law here. It bars anyone from using lookup results to screen job applicants, evaluate tenants, or make credit and insurance decisions - and those restrictions apply equally in Alabama as in every other state.
FAQs About Reverse Phone Number Lookup in Alabama
How do I remove my number from phone directories in Alabama?
Alabama doesn't have a privacy law, but you can still ask to be removed from phone directory sites. Go to each site's privacy page and fill out their opt-out or removal form.
How to verify a Alabama phone number belongs to a real business?
Phone numbers can be spoofed to appear as though they belong to legitimate companies. Although Alabama has over 105,071 business establishments reported by the U.S. Census, you should verify the business name by searching the Alabama Business Entity Search.
Are most Alabama phone numbers mobile or landline?
Mobile numbers account for about 5.5 million subscriptions in Alabama. VoIP lines make up 737,000, and traditional landlines have dropped to 212,000. The landline collapse mirrors the pattern across most Southern states.
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