Phone Number Lookup by District of Columbia Area Code
Washington, D.C. uses 202 and its overlay, 771, added in 2021. Both codes cover the entire city.
- 202 Phone Number Lookup: Washington
- 771 Phone Number Lookup: Washington
The District of Columbia has approximately 2.3 million active phone numbers. Cell phones make up the majority with 1.66 million users, while traditional landlines have decreased to 184,000 connections. Internet phone services account for about 436,000 numbers.
Washington, D.C. Phone Scams & Numbers Reported for Spam Calls
Recently Reported Washington, D.C. Phone Numbers
Washington, D.C. phone numbers recently reported for making unwanted sales calls or robocalls:
| Phone Number | FTC Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (202) 891-6482 | ||
| (771) 999-0716 | ||
| (202) 742-2878 | ||
| (771) 999-0681 | ||
| (202) 735-3654 | ||
| (202) 419-2478 | ||
| (202) 951-7935 | ||
| (202) 307-9100 | ||
| (771) 247-9945 | ||
| (771) 247-9945 |
Common Phone Scams Targeting Washington, D.C. Residents
- SSA 'Texas Cocaine Car' Scam: Extreme intimidation calls claiming a car registered in the victim's name was found in Texas with 51lbs of cocaine, demanding they use a Bitcoin ATM to secure a new SSN.
- Fake IRS Agent ('Jason Oconner'): Scammers providing fake badge numbers (e.g., 743212) and demanding immediate $5,241 payments to stop sheriffs from arresting the victim for tax fraud.
- Homeland Security / DEA Extortion: Scammers ('Adam White') claiming a victim's SSN was hacked to send money to the Middle East, demanding iTunes gift cards to 'create new documents'.
- $9,000 US Treasury Grant Fee: Offers of a $9,000 or $9,200 'good citizen' grant that requires a $200 upfront registration fee paid via eBay or Google Play cards at local stores.
- 'Phil & Kristen' Real Estate Cold Calls: Aggressive 202 area code 'local investors' making persistent, unsolicited cold calls attempting to buy D.C. homes for cash.
- District of Columbia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Hotline: (202) 442-9828
Monthly Spam Call Complaints Reported to the FTC
Look Up Phone Numbers by Washington, D.C. City
Check unknown numbers reported by locals and find phone numbers for police, hospitals and other local services in the largest cities in Washington, D.C..
Verify Government Callers with Official Washington, D.C. Phone Directory
Got a call from someone claiming to work for a Washington, D.C. government office? Check it at the source with District of Columbia Government Directories.
District of Columbia Government Directories
The DC.gov directories page links to the District of Columbia's official lookups, including a Telephone Directory of hotlines and phone numbers for government services. The Agency Directory has each agency's contact information and office hours, which is what you need to call an agency back on its real number.
You'll also find the Service Directory, online forms, searchable databases such as real property records, a feedback form that goes to agency directors and the Mayor, and DC's 311 for city service requests.
Washington, D.C. Phone Number Search FAQ
How do I remove my phone number from District of Columbia directories?
Washington D.C. doesn't have a privacy law, but you can still ask to be removed from phone directories. Contact each site through their privacy page to request deletion.
How do I know if a District of Columbia business phone number is legit?
A reverse phone lookup can provide a business name, but that alone does not confirm legitimacy. While District of Columbia has over 23,874 business establishments based on Census data, you should verify the company by searching for it in the DC Business Filings Search.
Do most D.C. residents use mobile phones or landlines?
D.C. has 1.7 million mobile subscriptions, 436,000 VoIP lines, and 184,000 landlines. The VoIP share is higher than most places. A lot of federal contractors and nonprofits use internet-based phone systems.
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