Reverse Phone Number Lookup by Area Code
Top cities covered by each Connecticut area code to help you start your reverse phone lookup:
| Area Code | Cities Covered | Phone Number Lookup |
|---|---|---|
| 203 | Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury | 203 Phone Number Lookup |
| 475 | Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury | 475 Phone Number Lookup |
| 860 | Hartford, New Britain, West Hartford | 860 Phone Number Lookup |
| 959 | Hartford, New Britain, West Hartford | 959 Phone Number Lookup |
For latest Connecticut phone numbering regulations, contact Quat Nguyen at the Connecticut DPUC via [email protected] or 860-827-2696.
Spam Phone Number Lookup: Recently Reported Numbers
Phone numbers recently reported from Connecticut to the FTC for making unwanted sales calls or robocalls:
| Phone Number | Complaints to FTC | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (866) 771-4881 | ||
| (888) 269-2516 | ||
| (888) 310-2411 | ||
| (877) 578-1736 | ||
| (866) 216-0571 | ||
| (866) 771-5056 | ||
| (833) 935-2503 | ||
| (203) 303-9648 | ||
| (877) 578-2459 | ||
| (213) 592-2886 |
FTC Do Not Call & Robocall Complaints
In May 2026, consumers from Connecticut filed 2,395 complaints about unwanted phone calls and text messages, down 13% from the previous month. In 2024, Connecticut residents filed 23,048 unwanted call complaints with the FTC, of which 11,586 were robocalls and 8,342 involved live callers. The most reported complaint topics were reducing debt (1,645), medical and prescriptions (1,184), imposters (874).
Reported Phone Scams
- Eversource & UI Utility Shutoff: Scammers spoofing Eversource or United Illuminating, calling late Friday afternoons to threaten 30-minute power disconnection unless paid immediately via Zelle or gift cards.
- 'Magazine Plaque' Business Phishing: Callers referencing a 'That's Great News' local publication feature to bypass gatekeepers and sell overpriced laminated plaques, while harvesting direct employee emails.
- Aetna / Silver Script Impersonation: Callers with heavy accents spoofing 'Aetna Medicare' to trick members into revealing personal info to resolve fake 'late payments' or claim higher-tier memberships.
- 'V-Tech Solutions' Antivirus Renewal: Voicemails from 'Dennis Morris' or 'Daniel Parker' threatening a $399 auto-renewal charge for antivirus software, leading to a remote access trap.
- 'Ronald' Loan & Stimulus Scam: Robocalls from a 'senior loan advisor' offering American Rescue Plan stimulus funds or grant money to steal personal and financial data.
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection: File a regional report directly with state authorities by calling (800) 842-2649.
Connecticut Phone Numbers
Connecticut has approximately 5.5 million active phone numbers. Cell phones dominate with 4.3 million users, while traditional landlines are declining with about 212,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services account for roughly 991,000 numbers.
| Voice Subscriptions (thousands) | June 2023 | Dec 2023 | June 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile telephony | 4,207 | 4,272 | 4,307 |
| Local exchange telephone service | 282 | 232 | 212 |
| VoIP subscriptions | 1,003 | 964 | 991 |
| Total | 5,492 | 5,468 | 5,510 |
Is Reverse Phone Lookup Legal in Connecticut?
Yes. Connecticut does not restrict the personal use of reverse phone lookup services, and residents benefit from one of the more actively enforced state privacy laws in the country. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) prohibits using lookup results for employment, tenant, or credit decisions nationwide. Connecticut's CTDPA builds on these federal protections.
What Connecticut's Privacy Law Means for Lookup Services
The Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA, Pub. Act 22-15, as amended by Pub. Act 23-16) has been in effect since July 1, 2023 and was strengthened again in 2025. Connecticut residents can opt out of the sale of their personal data and targeted advertising, and have rights to access, correct, delete, and port their information - all with a 45-day response window. Nonprofits are generally exempt.
What distinguishes Connecticut is active enforcement: the state Attorney General published a public compliance enforcement report in early 2024, one of the first state AGs to do so. Businesses operating in Connecticut know enforcement is real, which in practice tends to improve compliance with opt-out requests.
FAQs
How to opt out of phone number lookup services in Connecticut?
Under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), you can request removal of your phone number and associated data. Visit each reverse lookup site and click "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" to submit a deletion request.
How to tell if a Connecticut 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 89,293 business establishments in Connecticut. To confirm a specific company exists, search the Connecticut Business Inquiry, the state’s official business entity registry.
Are Connecticut phone numbers usually mobile or landline?
Connecticut has 4.3 million mobile numbers, 991,000 VoIP subscriptions, and 212,000 landlines. Mobile is the clear majority.