Reverse Phone Number Lookup by Area Code
Top cities covered by each Arkansas area code to help you start your reverse phone lookup:
| Area Code | Cities Covered | Phone Number Lookup |
|---|---|---|
| 327 | Jonesboro, Pine Bluff, Texarkana | - |
| 479 | Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Springdale | 479 Phone Number Lookup |
| 501 | Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway | 501 Phone Number Lookup |
| 870 | Jonesboro, Pine Bluff, Texarkana | 870 Phone Number Lookup |
For latest Arkansas phone numbering regulations, contact Elana Foley at the Arkansas PSC via [email protected] or 501-682-5658.
Spam Phone Number Lookup: Recently Reported Numbers
Phone numbers recently reported from Arkansas to the FTC for making unwanted sales calls or robocalls:
| Phone Number | Complaints to FTC | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (479) 588-0836 | ||
| (877) 961-0914 | ||
| (501) 353-3614 | ||
| (479) 310-8444 | ||
| (567) 588-0232 | ||
| (870) 666-6312 | ||
| (877) 247-7967 | ||
| (855) 357-2005 | ||
| (870) 666-6461 | ||
| (870) 716-2886 |
FTC Do Not Call & Robocall Complaints
In May 2026, consumers from Arkansas filed 1,317 complaints about unwanted phone calls and text messages, down 22% from the previous month. In 2024, Arkansas residents filed 17,881 unwanted call complaints with the FTC, of which 10,893 were robocalls and 4,928 involved live callers. The most reported complaint topics were medical and prescriptions (1,719), reducing debt (1,257), imposters (776).
Reported Phone Scams
- 'Megan' Student Loan Forgiveness: A highly convincing voicemail from 'Megan' at 'Student Relief' creating false urgency around federal loan forgiveness programs being affected by presidential elections.
- PA Turnpike Toll Texts: Phishing text messages from local 501 numbers claiming you have an unpaid out-of-state toll violation with the PA Turnpike or MTA.
- Fake Tech & Amazon Invoices: Scammers using fake invoices or calls (e.g., an Amazon 'iPhone for $349' from 'Tom', or a Microsoft Defender $399 invoice) to gain remote PC access or bank login details.
- Walmart/BoA Prize Scam: Advance-fee fraud from 'Brent Bigs' promising a certified Bank of America check for being a randomly selected 2nd place winner in a joint Walmart/Amazon contest.
- 'Becky' Medicare Cancer Screening: Aggressive robocalls to seniors from 'Becky' threatening that Medicare will label them 'ineligible for coverage' if they don't submit to a specific cancer screening.
Arkansas Attorney General's Consumer Hotline: File a regional report directly with state authorities by calling (800) 482-8982.
Arkansas Phone Numbers
Arkansas has approximately 3.8 million active phone numbers. Cell phones account for the largest share with 3.2 million users, while traditional landlines have decreased to 167,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services account for about 384,000 numbers.
| Voice Subscriptions (thousands) | June 2023 | Dec 2023 | June 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile telephony | 3,155 | 3,217 | 3,228 |
| Local exchange telephone service | 210 | 192 | 167 |
| VoIP subscriptions | 359 | 377 | 384 |
| Total | 3,724 | 3,786 | 3,779 |
Is Reverse Phone Lookup Legal in Arkansas?
Yes. Arkansas has no comprehensive state privacy law, and no significant privacy legislation is currently pending. Residents using reverse phone lookup services for personal purposes face no state-level restrictions. Under the federal FCRA, however, misusing lookup results for employment, tenant, or credit screening is prohibited in every state - including Arkansas.
FAQs
How do I remove my number from phone lookup sites in Arkansas?
Arkansas doesn't have a privacy law, but you can still request removal from phone lookup sites. Visit each site and look for their opt-out or removal form in the privacy section.
How to confirm a Arkansas business caller is real?
Getting a business name from a phone lookup is helpful, but verification is key. With over 69,634 business establishments in Arkansas according to Census data, confirming the company through the Arkansas Business Entity Search is the safest approach.
Are most Arkansas numbers mobile or landline?
Mobile numbers dominate at 3.2 million subscriptions. VoIP accounts for 384,000 and landlines have shrunk to 167,000.