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Got a phone call or message from a Boston, Massachusetts phone number you don't recognize? Before you answer, call back, or reply, use our phone number lookup service to find out who's really on the other end, is it a scam, legitimate business or someone you'd rather avoid.
The total population of Boston, MA, is 675,647. That's hundreds of thousands of potential callers you might not recognize: business contacts, neighbors, service providers, or complete strangers from the other part of the city.
When an unknown number calls, you're playing a lottery. Is it a sales call or someone you actually want to talk to? Without knowing who's calling, you either risk missing crucial calls or waste time on unwanted ones. That's where caller identification becomes essential.
Scam and spam calls continue to impact MA residents which, according to the National Do Not Call Registry Data Book, filed 33,184 complaints about unwanted calls in 2024. Of these, 17288 were robocalls, while 12898 involved live callers. The top complaint topics included reducing debt (3872), imposters (3041), medical and prescriptions (1597).
According to FTC 2024 data, MA residents reported 40,845 fraud cases in 2024, resulting in $210,339,833 in losses, with a median loss of $425 per victim. Given that more than 1 in 3 fraud attempts occur over the phone, verifying who is calling is critical for preventing financial losses.
If you receive fraudulent calls or suspect a scam attempt, report it to reportfraud.ftc.gov or local police department using the following contacts:
Additionally, protect your household by registering your phone numbers at donotcall.gov or by calling 1-888-382-1222 from the number you wish to register.
Have you received a call from a business but aren’t sure if it’s really them? Boston is primarily located in Suffolk County, which, according to U.S. Census Bureau data, includes 17,447 firms and 21,968 establishments employing 675,861 people.
| County | Percent of City | Firms | Establishments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk | 100.00% | 17447 | 21968 |
Use our service to reverse-lookup unknown Massachusetts phone numbers to verify whether they actually belong to a company before answering or calling back. By cross-referencing phone numbers with local business directories, you can ensure you’re dealing with legitimate local businesses, services, contractors, or vendors—not scammers spoofing local numbers to gain your trust.
Boston area codes are 617, 857.
Phone numbers in Massachusetts follow the following structure under the North American Numbering Plan:
Understanding the area code can help you determine if a call is local to your area. However, keep in mind that due to mobile number portability and VoIP services, the caller may be anywhere in the United States, so it’s best to search for the most recent phone number details.
