Spam Phone Numbers Reported to the FTC
Rhode Island phone numbers recently reported (last 30 days) for making unwanted sales calls or robocalls:
| Phone Number | FTC Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (401) 413-3222 | ||
| (401) 240-7451 | ||
| (401) 472-3186 | ||
| (401) 425-3970 | ||
| (401) 402-8119 | ||
| (401) 496-9447 | ||
| (401) 352-7659 | ||
| (401) 352-7513 | ||
| (401) 342-5269 | ||
| (401) 240-5229 |
In May 2026, Rhode Island residents filed 504 complaints to the FTC about phone numbers making unwanted calls and text messages, down 12% from the previous month.
Phone Scams in Rhode Island
- BCBS of RI & CVS Identity Phishing: Repeated calls from 'Pharmacy SVCS' impersonating local pharmacies or Blue Cross to extract dates of birth for 'delayed prescriptions'.
- 'Ray' Real Estate Robocall: Generic, mass-dialed robocalls from 'Ray' claiming to be a local investor, used to identify distressed sellers.
- 'Global Processing' Lawsuit Threat: Phantom debt collectors threatening to serve legal papers at workplaces and warning victims they will 'forfeit their life' or rights.
Rhode Island Consumer Protection Unit: File a regional report directly with state authorities by calling (401) 274-4400.
Phone Number Lookup by Area Code
Top cities covered by each RI area code to help you start your reverse number check:
| Area Codes | Cities |
|---|---|
| 401 | Providence, Warwick, Cranston |
Rhode Island Phone Numbers
Rhode Island has approximately 1.6 million active phone numbers. Mobile phones are the dominant type with 1.2 million users, while traditional landlines are declining with only 46,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services account for about 343,000 numbers.
| Voice Subscriptions (thousands) | June 2023 | Dec 2023 | June 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile telephony | 1,193 | 1,209 | 1,218 |
| Local exchange telephone service | 54 | 50 | 46 |
| VoIP subscriptions | 292 | 305 | 343 |
| Total | 1,539 | 1,564 | 1,607 |
Is Reverse Phone Lookup Legal in Rhode Island?
Yes. Rhode Island does not restrict the personal use of reverse phone lookup services. The state's privacy law took effect January 1, 2026, giving residents rights to opt out of and delete their data from lookup databases. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) prohibits using lookup results for employment, tenant, or credit decisions everywhere. Rhode Island's RI-DTPPA provides state-level rights on top of these federal protections.
Your Privacy Rights as a Rhode Island Resident
The Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (RI-DTPPA, R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-48.1 et seq., enacted HB 7787/SB 2500, June 29, 2024) took effect January 1, 2026, following the Virginia VCDPA model. Residents can opt out of personal data sales and targeted advertising, and have rights to access, correct, delete, and port their data within a 45-day response window. Nonprofits are generally exempt; there is no small-business exemption.