Mississippi Reverse Phone Lookup

Reverse Phone Lookup by Mississippi 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. Look up the number to verify current owner information.

Important: Area codes do not guarantee the caller's current location. Mississippi allows number portability, and scammers often use "neighbor spoofing" to make calls appear local.

Mississippi Spam & Scam Number Lookup

Phantom debt collectors are harassing Mississippi residents for money they don't actually owe. Don't waste your breath arguing; check the number to see if it’s a recognized bogus collection agency.

Scams in Mississippi

Student Loan bait and Fake Debt threats are the primary reports.

In 2024, Mississippi residents reported 12,911 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $44,397,299, with a median loss of $353 per victim. Received a fraudulent call or lost money to a phone scam? Report fraud or scam:

• FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov
• Mississippi Consumer Protection Division: (800) 281-4418

Spam Calls in Mississippi

In 2024, Mississippi residents filed 13,903 unwanted call complaints with the FTC, of which 6,991 were robocalls and 5,855 involved live callers. The most reported complaint topics were medical and prescriptions (2,022), reducing debt (1,041), imposters (928).

To reduce spam calls, register all your phone numbers at National Do Not Call Registry (donotcall.gov or call 1-888-382-1222 from the number you want to protect).

How Mississippi Number Lookup Works

A reverse phone lookup helps Mississippi residents look up any phone number to trace it to an available name and address using open government databases. The service also checks FTC complaint files for robocall and Do Not Call violations and includes scam reports from other users. Check the number first, then decide whether the caller deserves your time.

1. Enter the full 10-digit number, including the area code. The Jackson area uses 601 and 769, the Gulf Coast is 228, and northern Mississippi uses 662.
2. Our search checks public records, open government databases, FTC complaint data, and what other users have reported.
3. You'll see available owner details and any flags. If the number has been reported as spam or tied to FTC complaints, that shows up in the results.

Can You Legally Do a Reverse Phone Lookup in Mississippi?

Yes, Mississippi residents can legally use reverse phone lookup services for personal reasons, including identifying mystery callers and detecting scams. However, using results for job screening, rental applications, or credit checks is not allowed under Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) regulations.

FAQs

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.