Reverse Phone Lookup Massachusetts

How to Look Up a Massachusetts Phone Number

Got a missed call or a weird text from an unknown Massachusetts phone number? Whether the call is tied to a mobile line or a landline registered around Boston, it's hard to know who is actually calling. Our database includes 509,000 FTC complaints filed by MA residents. Search results may include:

• Owner name and address (who the number belongs to)
• Location based on area code (the city or area where the line was registered)
• Spam and scam reports by users (if other people have flagged it as a nuisance call)

Phone Numbers Recently Reported for Spam Calls

Here are the top phone numbers recently reported to the FTC for making unwanted sales calls and robocalls (reported by local residents in the last 30 days):

Phone Number	Complaints to FTC	Last Reported
(855) 357-2005	14	Jun 4, 2026
(929) 357-1225	14	May 31, 2026
(855) 357-2205	13	May 15, 2026
(877) 581-1978	10	Jun 2, 2026
(877) 578-1940	9	May 28, 2026
(844) 502-2997	8	Jun 4, 2026
(866) 771-5638	8	May 27, 2026
(217) 834-9685	8	May 24, 2026
(617) 272-8815	7	Jun 3, 2026
(855) 583-5823	7	May 27, 2026

Monthly FTC Do Not Call & Robocall Complaints Volume

In May 2026, consumers from Massachusetts filed 4,883 complaints about unwanted phone calls and text messages, up 29% from the previous month. In 2024, Massachusetts residents filed 33,184 unwanted call complaints with the FTC, of which 17,288 were robocalls and 12,898 involved live callers. The most reported complaint topics were reducing debt (3,872), imposters (3,041), medical and prescriptions (1,597).

Red Flags: Phone Scams in Massachusetts

Active phone scams currently reported in Massachusetts:

• National Grid / Eversource Shutoff ('N115'): Scammers providing fake, short reference numbers (e.g., N115) while threatening 30-minute power disconnections for National Grid and Eversource customers.
• MassHealth SSN Phishing: Impersonators calling to 'check the correctness of your records' for MassHealth or BCBS, immediately asking for a Social Security Number.
• Local Water Main Break Robocall: Fake emergency alerts claiming a local water main break occurred, instructing residents to 'press 2' to harvest credit card data.
• Comcast 'Global Telsrcng' Flash Sale: Caller ID spoofing 'Comcast' or 'Global Telsrcng' offering internet deals that suspiciously expire in exactly 15 minutes to force quick decisions.
• Phantom 781 Fax Machine Harassment: Malfunctioning auto-dialers or 'war dialers' bombarding Boston-area business lines with continuous, high-pitched fax tones dozens of times an hour.

Phone Number Search by Area Code

Massachusetts area codes, coverage regions, and recent spam activity:

Area Code	Major Cities Covered	Lookup / Scams
339	Boston, Lynn, Waltham	339 Phone Lookup
351	Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill	351 Phone Lookup
413	Springfield, Chicopee, Pittsfield	413 Phone Lookup
508	Worcester, New Bedford, Brockton	508 Phone Lookup
617	Boston, Cambridge, Quincy	617 Phone Lookup
774	Worcester, New Bedford, Brockton	774 Phone Lookup
781	Boston, Lynn, Waltham	781 Phone Lookup
857	Boston, Cambridge, Quincy	857 Phone Lookup
978	Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill	978 Phone Lookup

Report Fraud and Stop Spam Calls

File a report with the following official agencies to flag unwanted calls or texts:

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC): Submit fraud complaints online at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
• National Do Not Call Registry: Register your number or report individual telemarketing violations at donotcall.gov or by calling 1-888-382-1222.
• Massachusetts Attorney General's Consumer Hotline: File a regional report directly with state authorities by calling (617) 727-8400.

Massachusetts Phone Numbers

Massachusetts has approximately 10.9 million active phone numbers. Mobile phones are the dominant type, with 8.3 million users, while landlines are less common at around 392,000. Internet phone services account for about 2.2 million numbers.

Voice Subscriptions (thousands)	June 2023	Dec 2023	June 2024
Mobile telephony	8,084	8,216	8,311
Local exchange telephone service	469	429	392
VoIP subscriptions	2,254	2,230	2,221
Total	10,807	10,875	10,924

Source: FCC Voice Telephone Services Report

Searching a phone number will most likely return a cell phone. The decreasing prevalence of landlines suggests that newer numbers may be more challenging to trace compared to older landline numbers with more readily available public information.

Massachusetts Do Not Call Registry

Massachusetts residents can stop most unwanted telemarketing calls by registering with the state's Do Not Call Registry, maintained by the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. Once your number has been on the registry for 60 days, most telephone solicitors are legally prohibited from calling your residential or mobile numbers under Massachusetts law.

The state law includes exemptions for calls you've requested, calls about existing debts or contracts, calls from businesses you already work with (existing customers within the previous 24 months), and calls from tax-exempt nonprofit organizations. Political and survey calls are also typically exempt, so you may still receive these even after registering.

Massachusetts law also prohibits unsolicited telemarketing calls between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM, recorded message calls, fax solicitations, and the use of caller ID blocking devices. Telemarketers must identify themselves and their purpose within the first minute of any call.

If telemarketers continue calling after your number has been registered for at least 60 days, you can file a complaint with the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, which is empowered to investigate and prosecute violations of the state's telephone solicitation laws. Registration is free and remains valid until you request removal or change your phone number.

When using reverse phone lookup services to identify unknown callers, understanding Massachusetts' comprehensive do-not-call protections helps you recognize which calls may be violations worth reporting to state authorities.

Is Reverse Phone Lookup Legal in Massachusetts?

Yes. Massachusetts has no comprehensive consumer data privacy law despite repeated legislative attempts. Unlike neighboring Connecticut (CTDPA) and New Hampshire (NH-DPA), residents have no state-level opt-out or deletion rights for lookup services. The federal FCRA fills part of the gap: using lookup results for employment screening, tenant evaluation, or credit decisions is prohibited nationwide regardless of state law.

FAQs

How do I remove my number from phone lookup sites in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts doesn't have a privacy law for phone lookup data. You can still ask to be removed. Go to each site's privacy section, locate their opt-out or removal form, submit your information, and follow the verification steps.

How to verify a Massachusetts phone number belongs to a real business?

Phone numbers can be spoofed to appear as though they belong to legitimate companies. Although Massachusetts has over 182,919 business establishments reported by the U.S. Census, you should verify the business name by searching the Massachusetts Business Entity Search.

Are Massachusetts phone numbers mostly cell phones?

Massachusetts has 8.3 million mobile subscriptions, 2.2 million VoIP numbers, and 392,000 landlines.