Reverse Phone Lookup by Area Code
Three zones divide Mississippi: 601 for Jackson and central areas, 662 up north in the Delta, 228 along the Gulf Coast. Simple enough, shown in the table below. But modern number portability means area codes don't guarantee caller location anymore.
- 228 Phone Number Lookup: Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula
- 471 Phone Number Lookup:
- 601 Phone Number Lookup: Jackson, Hattiesburg, Meridian
- 662 Phone Number Lookup: Southaven, Tupelo, Greenville
- 769 Phone Number Lookup: Jackson, Hattiesburg, Meridian
Mississippi has approximately 3.6 million active phone numbers. Cell phones are dominant with 3.1 million users, while landlines are diminishing with just 101,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services account for about 352,000 numbers.
Mississippi Phone Numbers Reported to the FTC
In August 2026, Mississippi residents filed 975 complaints to the FTC about phone numbers making unwanted calls and text messages, down 10% from the previous month.
Mississippi phone numbers recently reported for making unwanted sales calls or robocalls:
| Phone Number | FTC Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (601) 673-5573 | ||
| (662) 305-1483 | ||
| (228) 222-4680 | ||
| (228) 901-8699 | ||
| (769) 529-9461 | ||
| (769) 933-3752 | ||
| (601) 872-8336 | ||
| (601) 804-5489 | ||
| (662) 522-8738 | ||
| (601) 691-9939 |
Search Phone Numbers to Avoid Common Scams in Mississippi
- 'Jason Brad' Newlight Research Secret Shopper: Priority Mail packages containing fake cashier's checks and instructions to buy eBay gift cards and text photos of them to a scammer.
- 662 Area Code Extreme Obscene Harassment: 'No Caller ID' stalkers calling 60 times a half-hour, identifying family members, and hurling extreme profanities and violent threats.
- 'CRM & Associates' Phantom Payday Debt: Hostile fake debt collectors using severe profanity to extort money over ancient or fabricated payday loans.
- Regions Bank / Comcast Call Center Impersonators: Shady callers with loud background noise (kids playing) attempting to verify account details, hanging up abruptly when questioned.
- Mississippi Consumer Protection Division: (800) 281-4418
Is Reverse Phone Lookup Legal in Mississippi?
Yes. Mississippi has no comprehensive state consumer privacy law and no significant privacy legislation pending. Residents using reverse phone lookup services for personal purposes face no state-level restrictions. The federal FCRA governs misuse in Mississippi as in all states: lookup results may not be used for employment screening, tenant decisions, or credit and insurance underwriting.
FAQs About Reverse Phone Number Lookup in Mississippi
How do I remove my phone number from Mississippi directories?
Mississippi doesn't have a privacy law, but you can still request removal from phone directory sites. Go to each site's privacy page and fill out their opt-out or removal form.
How to tell if a Mississippi 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 60,469 business establishments in Mississippi. To confirm a specific company exists, search the Mississippi Business Search, the state’s official business entity registry.
Are most Mississippi numbers mobile or landline?
Mississippi has 3.1 million mobile subscriptions, 352,000 VoIP numbers, and 101,000 landlines.
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