Reverse Phone Number Lookup by Area Code
Top cities covered by each North Carolina area code to help you start your reverse phone lookup:
| Area Code | Cities Covered | Phone Number Lookup |
|---|---|---|
| 252 | Greenville, Rocky Mount, Wilson | 252 Phone Number Lookup |
| 336 | Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point | 336 Phone Number Lookup |
| 472 | Fayetteville, Wilmington, Jacksonville | - |
| 704 | Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia | 704 Phone Number Lookup |
| 743 | Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point | 743 Phone Number Lookup |
| 828 | Asheville, Hickory, Lenoir | 828 Phone Number Lookup |
| 910 | Fayetteville, Wilmington, Jacksonville | 910 Phone Number Lookup |
| 919 | Raleigh, Durham, Cary | 919 Phone Number Lookup |
| 980 | Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia | 980 Phone Number Lookup |
| 984 | Raleigh, Durham, Cary | 984 Phone Number Lookup |
For latest North Carolina phone numbering regulations, contact Nathan Barber at the North Carolina UC via [email protected] or 919-733-0848.
Spam Phone Number Lookup: Recently Reported Numbers
Phone numbers recently reported from North Carolina to the FTC for making unwanted sales calls or robocalls:
| Phone Number | Complaints to FTC | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (866) 771-4881 | ||
| (561) 234-0077 | ||
| (888) 905-1778 | ||
| (877) 581-1978 | ||
| (833) 472-9855 | ||
| (866) 666-1439 | ||
| (877) 556-9255 | ||
| (877) 578-1814 | ||
| (888) 269-2516 | ||
| (833) 684-5524 |
FTC Do Not Call & Robocall Complaints
In May 2026, consumers from North Carolina filed 7,989 complaints about unwanted phone calls and text messages, down 2% from the previous month. In 2024, North Carolina residents filed 80,692 unwanted call complaints with the FTC, of which 44,947 were robocalls and 28,877 involved live callers. The most reported complaint topics were medical and prescriptions (7,630), reducing debt (6,092), imposters (5,650).
Reported Phone Scams
- Duke Energy & Duke Health Impersonators: Scammers spoofing utility and hospital numbers to sell third-party water line protection, security systems, or demand dates of birth for 'billing'.
- 'Jim Gomez' Ricoh/Toshiba Toner Scam: B2B scammers asking for printer model numbers (e.g., HP2055) under the guise of sending free manuals, then shipping wildly overpriced toner.
- 'Rhonda' Dealership Car Giveaway: Fake prize calls claiming you won a car from a promotional form filled out 12-18 months ago, requesting immediate callbacks to an extension.
- NC Troopers Association / Firefighter Supporter Line: PACs or fraudulent charities using disingenuous scripts and refusing to provide Tax ID numbers to solicit credit card donations.
North Carolina Consumer Protection Hotline: File a regional report directly with state authorities by calling (877) 566-7226.
North Carolina Phone Numbers
North Carolina has approximately 14.1 million active phone numbers. Cell phones are the dominant type with 11.8 million users, while traditional landlines are declining with 534,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services account for about 1.8 million numbers.
| Voice Subscriptions (thousands) | June 2023 | Dec 2023 | June 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile telephony | 11,484 | 11,660 | 11,774 |
| Local exchange telephone service | 652 | 593 | 534 |
| VoIP subscriptions | 1,922 | 1,853 | 1,823 |
| Total | 14,058 | 14,106 | 14,131 |
Is Reverse Phone Lookup Legal in North Carolina?
Yes. North Carolina has no comprehensive consumer data privacy law, though the state is actively considering legislation as of 2025. Unlike neighboring Virginia (VCDPA, effective January 1, 2023) and Tennessee (TIPA, effective July 1, 2025), residents currently have no state-level privacy rights for lookup services. Federal FCRA rules apply in North Carolina as in all states: lookup results may not legally be used for employment screening, tenant decisions, or credit and insurance underwriting.
FAQs
How do I remove my number from reverse phone directories in North Carolina?
North Carolina doesn't have a privacy law, but you can still get your info removed from reverse phone directories. Go to each site's privacy settings and submit an opt-out or removal request.
How to verify a North Carolina phone number belongs to a real business?
Phone numbers can be spoofed to appear as though they belong to legitimate companies. Although North Carolina has over 254,636 business establishments reported by the U.S. Census, you should verify the business name by searching the North Carolina Business Search.
What kind of phone numbers does North Carolina use?
North Carolina has 11.8 million mobile subscriptions, 1.8 million VoIP numbers, and 534,000 landlines.