Phone Number Lookup by Area Code
Northern Virginia uses 703/571, Hampton Roads operates 757/948, Richmond has 804/686, Shenandoah Valley runs 540/826. The table below maps these codes to cities across the commonwealth.
- 276 Phone Number Lookup: Bristol, Martinsville, Wytheville
- 434 Phone Number Lookup: Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Danville
- 540 Phone Number Lookup: Roanoke, Harrisonburg, Blacksburg
- 571 Phone Number Lookup: Arlington, Alexandria, Centreville
- 686 Phone Number Lookup: Richmond, Tuckahoe, Mechanicsville
- 703 Phone Number Lookup: Arlington, Alexandria, Centreville
- 757 Phone Number Lookup: Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, Hampton
- 804 Phone Number Lookup: Richmond, Tuckahoe, Mechanicsville
- 826 Phone Number Lookup: Roanoke, Harrisonburg, Blacksburg
- 948 Phone Number Lookup: Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, Hampton
Virginia has approximately 12.7 million active phone numbers. Cell phones are the dominant form of communication with 9.9 million users, while landlines are declining with around 619,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services account for about 2.2 million numbers.
Virginia Phone Numbers Reported to the FTC
In August 2026, Virginia residents filed 7,690 complaints to the FTC about phone numbers making unwanted calls and text messages, up 3% from the previous month.
Virginia phone numbers recently reported for making unwanted sales calls or robocalls:
| Phone Number | FTC Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (804) 226-2931 | ||
| (571) 571-7125 | ||
| (571) 492-9947 | ||
| (571) 520-6952 | ||
| (804) 766-4518 | ||
| (540) 924-1960 | ||
| (434) 363-9606 | ||
| (540) 914-8016 | ||
| (434) 788-9167 | ||
| (804) 587-7362 |
Search Phone Numbers to Avoid Common Scams in Virginia
- UVA Sports Program Advertising Scam: Fake reps ('Matt Kelly') targeting local contractors who worked for the University of Virginia, selling massively marked-up ad space.
- 'Wimpy' Realtor FaceTime Harassment: Unstable individual ('Omar'/'AJ') texting realtors, demanding FaceTime calls, and sending violent threats ('I'm coming for you') when denied.
- 'Apple Dental' Medical Phishing ('Caroline Rosen'): Bizarre scam calling dental offices for 'iApple' networks or seniors for 'Lymphedema pumps,' verbally abusing receptionists.
- 'Davidson & Associates' Theft By Deception Threat: Hostile fake law firms threatening federal charges for 'theft by deception' over old payday loans, demanding $500 settlements.
- 540 Area Code Medical/ER Fax Harassment: Relentless 'dead air' and fax machine auto-dialers targeting busy ER and medical practice lines at 4 AM.
- Virginia Consumer Protection Hotline: (800) 552-9963
Is Reverse Phone Lookup Legal in Virginia?
Yes. Virginia does not restrict the personal use of reverse phone lookup services. Virginia holds a historically significant position in US privacy law: its VCDPA was the second comprehensive state privacy law after California, and became the template most other states have followed. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) prohibits using lookup results for employment, tenant, or credit decisions in every state. Virginia's VCDPA provides additional rights on top.
Your Privacy Rights as a Virginia Resident
The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA, Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-571 et seq., enacted HB 2307/SB 1392, March 2, 2021, amended 2025) has been in effect since January 1, 2023. Virginia's law is the model for Indiana (IN-CDPA), Kentucky (KY-CDPA), New Hampshire (NH-DPA), Rhode Island (RI-DTPPA), and others - so understanding VCDPA largely means understanding the framework used by much of the country. Residents can opt out of personal data sales and targeted advertising, and have rights to access, correct, delete, and port their data within a 45-day window. Nonprofits are generally exempt.
FAQs About Reverse Phone Number Lookup in Virginia
How to opt out of phone number lookup websites in Virginia?
Under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), you can request removal of your phone number and associated data. Visit each reverse lookup site and click "Do Not Sell My Information" to submit a deletion request.
How to confirm a Virginia business caller is real?
Getting a business name from a phone lookup is helpful, but verification is key. With over 209,244 business establishments in Virginia according to Census data, confirming the company through the Virginia Business Entity Search is the safest approach.
Are Virginia phone numbers mostly mobile or landline?
Virginia has 9.9 million mobile subscriptions, 2.2 million VoIP lines, and 619,000 landlines.
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