Phone Number Lookup by Kentucky Area Code
Kentucky has five area codes. Louisville uses 502, Lexington 859, and the eastern mountains 606. Bowling Green and western Kentucky use 270 and its overlay, 364.
- 270 Phone Number Lookup: Bowling Green, Owensboro, Hopkinsville
- 364 Phone Number Lookup: Bowling Green, Owensboro, Hopkinsville
- 502 Phone Number Lookup: Louisville, Georgetown, Jeffersontown
- 606 Phone Number Lookup: Ashland, Somerset, Middlesborough
- 859 Phone Number Lookup: Covington, Richmond
Kentucky has approximately 5.7 million active phone numbers. Mobile phones make up the majority with 4.7 million users, while traditional landlines are declining with just 342,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services account for about 630,000 numbers.
Kentucky Phone Scams & Numbers Reported for Spam Calls
Recently Reported Kentucky Phone Numbers
Kentucky phone numbers recently reported for making unwanted sales calls or robocalls:
| Phone Number | FTC Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (502) 806-3715 | ||
| (270) 467-0575 | ||
| (859) 450-0448 | ||
| (502) 357-9827 | ||
| (502) 200-5127 | ||
| (859) 682-0406 | ||
| (502) 521-7883 | ||
| (502) 784-5636 | ||
| (502) 200-5165 | ||
| (502) 334-3384 |
Common Phone Scams Targeting Kentucky Residents
- LG&E Utility Disconnection: Hostile scammers spoofing Louisville Gas and Electric, threatening 30-minute shutoffs and calling victims 'bitch' if they suspect a scam.
- 'Christopher Adams' Broken Nose Bail Scam: Grandparent scams where a crying relative claims to have a broken nose (to hide their voice) and a fake attorney demands $8,000 cash for a DUI bail.
- 'Humanan Health' Misspelled Caller ID: Phishing calls displaying misspelled insurance names, where 'Richie' asks seniors for personal info to discuss prescription drug plans.
- 'Thomas' Health Insurance 'Assigned Case': Relentless open-enrollment telemarketers falsely claiming they were 'assigned to your case' and hanging up rudely when rejected.
- Spectrum Caller ID Spoofing: Local 364 numbers spoofing the SPECTRUM caller ID to gain trust for phishing or account slamming attempts.
- Kentucky Attorney General's Scam & Fraud Line: (888) 432-9257
Monthly Spam Call Complaints Reported to the FTC
In September 2026, Kentucky residents filed 3,610 complaints to the FTC about phone numbers making unwanted calls and text messages, up 5% from the previous month.
Look Up Phone Numbers by Kentucky City
Check unknown numbers reported by locals and find phone numbers for police, hospitals and other local services in the largest cities in Kentucky.
Verify Government Callers with Official Kentucky Phone Directory
Got a call from someone claiming to work for a Kentucky government office? Check it at the source with Kentucky State Agency Directory.
Kentucky State Agency Directory
The Kentucky.gov agency listing gives each Kentucky state agency's phone number, address and a short description. Filter by keyword or by category: Executive, Judicial, Legislative or Licensing Boards. The Licensing Boards filter is the fastest way to get a professional board's number.
The Attorney General is (502) 696-5300, the Auditor of Public Accounts (502) 564-5841 and the Office of the State Budget Director (502) 564-7300. If a caller cites one of these offices, end the call and dial the listed number. Some agencies have no phone listed.
Is Reverse Phone Lookup Legal in Kentucky?
Yes. Kentucky does not restrict the personal use of reverse phone lookup services. As of January 1, 2026, Kentucky residents have state-level privacy rights that include the ability to request removal from lookup databases. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) prohibits using lookup results for employment, tenant, or credit decisions everywhere in the US. Kentucky's KY-CDPA layers additional state rights on top of these federal protections.
Your Privacy Rights as a Kentucky Resident
The Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act (KY-CDPA, KRS § 367.1001 et seq., enacted HB 15, 2024) took effect January 1, 2026, following the Virginia VCDPA template that has become common across the Southeast and Midwest. Kentucky residents can opt out of the sale of personal data and targeted advertising, and have rights to access, correct, delete, and port their information within a 45-day response window. Nonprofits are generally exempt; there is no blanket small-business exemption.
Kentucky Phone Number Search FAQ
How to opt out of phone number lookup services in Kentucky?
Under the Kentucky Consumer Data Privacy Act (KCDPA), effective Jan. 1, 2026, you can request removal of your phone number and associated information. Visit each reverse lookup site and use their opt-out page to submit a request.
How to tell if a Kentucky 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 93,549 business establishments in Kentucky. To confirm a specific company exists, search the Kentucky Business Entity Search, the state’s official business entity registry.
What kind of phone numbers does Kentucky have?
Kentucky has 4.8 million mobile subscriptions, 630,000 VoIP numbers, and 342,000 landlines.
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