Massachusetts Phone Number Search

Reverse Phone Lookup Massachusetts

Massachusetts has 9 active area codes, and scammers use the regional differences to appear local. Callers using 617 Boston and 508 Worcester numbers frequently pose as National Grid or Eversource representatives threatening to cut off your power, and fake charity fundraisers collecting donations for causes that do not exist run across all major area codes. Never pay a sudden utility bill or donate to an unverified cause without first checking the number in the reverse phone lookup tool above.

Scam and Spam Phone Number Lookup

Reports indicate a targeted wave of Chinese-language robocalls and student loan schemes hitting Massachusetts area codes. Analyze the caller's history to see if it’s part of this coordinated spam campaign.

Phone Scams in Massachusetts

Residents face frequent Utility impersonation scams (National Grid/Eversource) and Fake Charity calls.

In 2024, Massachusetts residents reported 40,845 fraud cases resulting in total losses of $210,339,833, with a median loss of $425 per victim. Received a fraudulent call or lost money to a phone scam? Report fraud or scam:

• FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov
• Massachusetts Attorney General's Consumer Hotline: (617) 727-8400

Spam Calls from Massachusetts

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).

To reduce spam calls, register all your phone numbers at National Do Not Call Registry (donotcall.gov or call 1-888-382-1222 from the number you want to protect).

Recently Reported Spam Numbers in Massachusetts

Phone numbers reported as unwanted calls to the FTC by Massachusetts residents in the last 30 days.

Massachusetts Do Not Call Registry

Massachusetts was one of the earliest states to create its own Do Not Call registry, and it's still active today through the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. Registration is free and permanent. The state also bans telemarketing calls between 8 PM and 8 AM and prohibits caller ID blocking by solicitors.

Reverse Phone Lookup by Area Code

Boston 's 617/857, Cape Cod 's 508/774, western Mass 's 413, northern region 's 351/978. The table below maps all codes to cities. But overlays mean neighboring streets can have different area codes. Stop guessing geography and search the number to find who owns it.

Important: Area codes do not guarantee the caller's current location. Massachusetts allows number portability, and scammers often use "neighbor spoofing" to make calls appear local.

Reverse Phone Directory Massachusetts

Browse our reverse phone directory by selecting a city below:

Is Reverse Phone Lookup Legal in Massachusetts?

Yes, reverse phone lookup is legal in Massachusetts for personal use, such as identifying unknown callers, verifying contacts, or screening potential scams. However, you cannot use lookup results for employment screening, tenant decisions, credit eligibility, or any purpose regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

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.