Spam Phone Numbers Reported to the FTC
Massachusetts phone numbers recently reported (last 30 days) for making unwanted sales calls or robocalls:
| Phone Number | FTC Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (978) 566-9499 | ||
| (617) 905-2416 | ||
| (339) 217-6086 | ||
| (617) 469-2300 | ||
| (508) 281-2567 | ||
| (508) 450-4796 | ||
| (774) 220-9137 | ||
| (617) 272-8815 | ||
| (617) 675-8222 | ||
| (339) 217-6412 |
In May 2026, Massachusetts residents filed 4,883 complaints to the FTC about phone numbers making unwanted calls and text messages, up 29% from the previous month.
Phone Scams 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.
Massachusetts Attorney General's Consumer Hotline: File a regional report directly with state authorities by calling (617) 727-8400.
Phone Number Lookup by Area Code
Top cities covered by each Massachusetts area code to help you start your reverse number check:
| Area Codes | Cities |
|---|---|
| 339/781 | Boston, Lynn, Waltham |
| 351/978 | Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill |
| 413 | Springfield, Chicopee, Pittsfield |
| 508/774 | Worcester, New Bedford, Brockton |
| 617/857 | Boston, Cambridge, Quincy |
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 |
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.