Reverse Phone Lookup Independence, MO

Find out who called from that unknown Independence number using our free reverse phone lookup service. Enter the full 10-digit number (including 816 or any other US area code) to search for available caller information including name, address, phone carrier, and more.

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Local Time in Independence, MO: 01:08 AM

Why People Use Reverse Phone Lookup in Independence

Got a phone call or message from a Independence, Missouri 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.

Identify Unknown Callers

The total population of Independence, MO, is 123,011. That's thousands of potential callers you might not recognize: local business contacts, neighbors, service providers, or people from across the city.

An unknown caller could be anyone — a sales call, an old friend, someone you actually want to talk to. Without caller identification, you either ignore potentially important calls or answer ones you'd rather avoid.

Research Potential Scam Calls

Scam and spam calls continue to impact MO residents which, according to the National Do Not Call Registry Data Book, filed 31,798 complaints about unwanted calls in 2024. Of these, 14252 were robocalls, while 13697 involved live callers. The top complaint topics included medical and prescriptions (2985), reducing debt (1920), imposters (1788).

According to FTC 2024 data, MO residents reported 35,317 fraud cases in 2024, resulting in $139,349,918 in losses, with a median loss of $400 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:

Independence Police Department

223 N Memorial Drive, Independence, MO 64051

(816) 325-7300

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.

Verify Missouri Businesses

Have you received a call from a business but aren’t sure if it’s really them? Independence is primarily located in Jackson County, which, according to U.S. Census Bureau data, includes 14,885 firms and 18,251 establishments employing 347,991 people.

County Percent of City Firms Establishments
Jackson 100.00% 14885 18251

Use our service to reverse-lookup unknown Missouri 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.

Independence Area Code and Phone Number Format

Independence area codes are 816.

Phone numbers in Missouri follow the following structure under the North American Numbering Plan:

  • - Missouri area code (where the number was originally assigned)
  • NXX - Central office code that locates the specific neighborhood and identifies the service provider
  • XXXX - Subscriber number identifies the individual phone line within that local exchange

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.

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