Reverse Phone Lookup by Area Code
Boston's 617/857, Cape Cod's 508/774, western Mass's 413, northern region's 351/978. The table below maps all codes to cities. But overlays mean neighboring streets can have different area codes.
- 339 Phone Number Lookup: Boston, Lynn, Waltham
- 351 Phone Number Lookup: Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill
- 413 Phone Number Lookup: Springfield, Chicopee, Pittsfield
- 508 Phone Number Lookup: Worcester, New Bedford, Brockton
- 617 Phone Number Lookup: Boston, Cambridge, Quincy
- 774 Phone Number Lookup: Worcester, New Bedford, Brockton
- 781 Phone Number Lookup: Boston, Lynn, Waltham
- 857 Phone Number Lookup: Boston, Cambridge, Quincy
- 978 Phone Number Lookup: Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill
Massachusetts has approximately 10.9 million active phone numbers. Mobile phones are the dominant type, with 8.3 million users, while landlines are less common at around 392,000. Internet phone services account for about 2.2 million numbers.
Massachusetts Phone Numbers Reported to the FTC
In August 2026, Massachusetts residents filed 4,596 complaints to the FTC about phone numbers making unwanted calls and text messages, up 31% from the previous month.
Massachusetts phone numbers recently reported for making unwanted sales calls or robocalls:
| Phone Number | FTC Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (978) 230-2238 | ||
| (339) 217-1158 | ||
| (857) 244-3444 | ||
| (774) 404-8930 | ||
| (508) 321-6895 | ||
| (413) 346-3927 | ||
| (413) 309-8362 | ||
| (857) 754-2950 | ||
| (978) 890-6614 | ||
| (978) 482-4385 |
Common Phone Scams in Massachusetts
- National Grid / Eversource Shutoff ('N115'): Scammers providing fake, short reference numbers (e.g., N115) while threatening 30-minute power disconnections for National Grid and Eversource customers.
- MassHealth SSN Phishing: Impersonators calling to 'check the correctness of your records' for MassHealth or BCBS, immediately asking for a Social Security Number.
- Local Water Main Break Robocall: Fake emergency alerts claiming a local water main break occurred, instructing residents to 'press 2' to harvest credit card data.
- Comcast 'Global Telsrcng' Flash Sale: Caller ID spoofing 'Comcast' or 'Global Telsrcng' offering internet deals that suspiciously expire in exactly 15 minutes to force quick decisions.
- Phantom 781 Fax Machine Harassment: Malfunctioning auto-dialers or 'war dialers' bombarding Boston-area business lines with continuous, high-pitched fax tones dozens of times an hour.
- Massachusetts Attorney General's Consumer Hotline: (617) 727-8400
Is Reverse Phone Lookup Legal in Massachusetts?
Yes. Massachusetts has no comprehensive consumer data privacy law despite repeated legislative attempts. Unlike neighboring Connecticut (CTDPA) and New Hampshire (NH-DPA), residents have no state-level opt-out or deletion rights for lookup services. The federal FCRA fills part of the gap: using lookup results for employment screening, tenant evaluation, or credit decisions is prohibited nationwide regardless of state law.
Massachusetts Do Not Call Registry
Massachusetts was one of the earliest states to create its own Do Not Call registry, and it's still active today through the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. Registration is free and permanent. The state also bans telemarketing calls between 8 PM and 8 AM and prohibits caller ID blocking by solicitors.
FAQs About Reverse Phone Number Lookup in Massachusetts
How do I remove my number from phone lookup sites in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts doesn't have a privacy law for phone lookup data. You can still ask to be removed. Go to each site's privacy section, locate their opt-out or removal form, submit your information, and follow the verification steps.
How to verify a Massachusetts phone number belongs to a real business?
Phone numbers can be spoofed to appear as though they belong to legitimate companies. Although Massachusetts has over 182,919 business establishments reported by the U.S. Census, you should verify the business name by searching the Massachusetts Business Entity Search.
Are Massachusetts phone numbers mostly cell phones?
Massachusetts has 8.3 million mobile subscriptions, 2.2 million VoIP numbers, and 392,000 landlines.
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