Phone Number Lookup by South Carolina Area Code
South Carolina has six area codes. Columbia uses 803/839 and Charleston 843/854. Greenville and Spartanburg use 864 and its overlay, 821, added in 2024.
- 803 Phone Number Lookup: Columbia, Rock Hill, Sumter
- 821 Phone Number Lookup:
- 839 Phone Number Lookup: Columbia, Rock Hill, Sumter
- 843 Phone Number Lookup: Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant
- 854 Phone Number Lookup: Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant
- 864 Phone Number Lookup: Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson
South Carolina has approximately 6.6 million active phone numbers. Cell phones make up the majority with 5.5 million users, while traditional landlines have significantly decreased to around 312,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services account for about 749,000 numbers.
South Carolina Phone Scams & Numbers Reported for Spam Calls
Recently Reported South Carolina Phone Numbers
South Carolina phone numbers recently reported for making unwanted sales calls or robocalls:
| Phone Number | FTC Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (864) 448-7004 | ||
| (803) 396-9287 | ||
| (843) 994-7424 | ||
| (843) 605-9042 | ||
| (843) 299-3783 | ||
| (843) 253-9574 | ||
| (864) 580-6902 | ||
| (803) 440-8503 | ||
| (803) 721-8695 | ||
| (864) 371-9220 |
Common Phone Scams Targeting South Carolina Residents
- Tidelands Health Billing Impersonation: Fake billing agents like 'Jasmine' demanding over $200 for free COVID-19 shots or bloodwork to steal credit card data.
- Dominion Energy 30-Min Disconnect: Local spoofing of Dominion Energy to threaten immediate power disconnections unless an instant phone payment is made.
- 864-621-5211 'Creepy Caller' Harassing Businesses: A serial harasser targeting female employees at hotels/studios, feigning bad reception to whisper sexually explicit comments.
- Bounty Hunter Kill Threat / Bail Bond: Extreme extortion calls threatening to send a bounty hunter to kill the victim over a fake $22,000 bail bond revocation.
- 2 AM Medical Alarm Robocalls: Illegal telemarketing campaigns blasting homes with medical alert system pitches at 2:29 AM or 6:06 AM.
- South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs: (800) 922-1594
Monthly Spam Call Complaints Reported to the FTC
In September 2026, South Carolina residents filed 3,505 complaints to the FTC about phone numbers making unwanted calls and text messages, down 1% from the previous month.
Look Up Phone Numbers by South Carolina City
Check unknown numbers reported by locals and find phone numbers for police, hospitals and other local services in the largest cities in South Carolina.
- Charleston Phone Lookup & Directory
- Columbia Phone Lookup & Directory
- North Charleston Phone Lookup & Directory
Verify Government Callers with Official South Carolina Phone Directory
South Carolina State Agency Listing lists official numbers for South Carolina government offices, so you can confirm a caller is who they say they are.
South Carolina State Agency Listing
The SC.gov agency listing has 94 listings of South Carolina state agencies, each with a description, address, phone number and website. It only shows five per page, so use the Filter by Category menu (16 categories) first.
The Attorney General's Office is (803) 734-3970, the Adjutant General's Office (803) 299-4200 and the Administrative Law Court (803) 734-0550. A call from any of them can be checked by phoning the number listed here.
Is Reverse Phone Lookup Legal in South Carolina?
Yes. South Carolina has no comprehensive state consumer privacy law and no significant privacy legislation currently pending. Residents using reverse phone lookup services for personal purposes face no state-level restrictions. The federal FCRA provides the primary protection: using lookup results for employment, tenant, or credit screening is prohibited nationwide, including in South Carolina.
South Carolina Phone Number Search FAQ
How do I remove my number from phone lookup sites in South Carolina?
South Carolina doesn't have a privacy law, but you can still ask to be removed from phone lookup sites. Go to each site's privacy page and fill out their opt-out or removal form.
How to confirm a South Carolina business caller is real?
Getting a business name from a phone lookup is helpful, but verification is key. With over 120,769 business establishments in South Carolina according to Census data, confirming the company through the South Carolina Business Name Search is the safest approach.
Do most South Carolina residents use mobile phones or landlines?
South Carolina has 5.5 million mobile subscriptions, 749,000 VoIP numbers, and 312,000 landlines.
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