Rhode Island Reverse Phone Lookup

Unknown calls from Rhode Island numbers could be from local businesses, service providers, or potential scammers. Reverse phone lookup helps you check which is which by looking at available owner information, location data, and user-submitted spam reports. A quick search can tell you who's really calling. Search results may include:

  • Owner name and address
  • Location based on area code
  • Spam and scam reports by users
  • Do Not Call or robocall complaints

Our database contains over 25 million Do Not Call and robocall complaints reported to the FTC.

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Reverse Phone Lookup by Rhode Island Area Code

401 is Rhode Island. Providence, Newport, Warwick, all 401. The smallest state uses one area code for everything. There 's no geographic variation to check. Look it up to find out who owns the number and their specific location within Rhode Island.

Rhode Island Area Code Map with Cities
Area Code Cities
401 Providence, Warwick, Cranston

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

Rhode Island Spam & Scam Number Lookup

Scammers often mimic the 401 area code to trick you into thinking a neighbor or local business is calling. Protect your privacy by verifying the number before answering a potential student loan or warranty bot.

Scams in Rhode Island

Medical/Pharmacy scams and fake legal threats are frequent.

Area Code Unique Reported Scams
401 Fake real estate investor, Student loan scams

In 2024, Rhode Island residents reported 5,948 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $20,655,420, with a median loss of $350 per victim. Received a fraudulent call or lost money to a phone scam? Report fraud or scam:

Spam Calls in Rhode Island

In 2024, Rhode Island residents filed 5,124 unwanted call complaints with the FTC, of which 2,299 were robocalls and 2,418 involved live callers. The most reported complaint topics were reducing debt (454), imposters (281), medical and prescriptions (209).

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 Rhode Island Number Search Works

Even in the smallest state, unknown calls are constant. Rhode Island's reverse number lookup searches public government databases for available name and address information, checks FTC robocall and Do Not Call complaint records, and includes user-submitted spam reports. Enough detail to screen unfamiliar callers and avoid scams.

  1. Enter the phone number with the 401 area code. It covers the entire state.
  2. Our search checks public records, open government databases, FTC complaint data, and what other users have reported.
  3. Owner info and any spam flags come back with the results. One area code for the whole state makes it easy for robocallers to auto-dial every prefix, which is part of why Rhode Island sees heavy scam call volume for its size.

Is It Illegal to Look Up Someone's Phone Number in Rhode Island?

Yes, Rhode Island 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 to opt out of phone number lookup sites in Rhode Island?

Under the Rhode Island Data Transparency & Privacy Protection Act, effective Jan. 1, 2026, you can confirm what data companies collect and opt out of certain uses. Visit each reverse lookup site and submit a request through their privacy settings.

How to tell if a Rhode Island 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 29,490 business establishments in Rhode Island. To confirm a specific company exists, search the Rhode Island Corporate Database, the state’s official business entity registry.

Are Rhode Island phone numbers usually cell phones?

Rhode Island has 1.2 million mobile subscriptions, 343,000 VoIP numbers, and 46,000 landlines.

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