Reverse Phone Number Lookup by Area Code
Top cities covered by each South Carolina area code to help you start your reverse phone lookup:
| Area Code | Cities Covered | Phone Number Lookup |
|---|---|---|
| 803 | Columbia, Rock Hill, Sumter | 803 Phone Number Lookup |
| 821 | Greenville | - |
| 839 | Columbia, Rock Hill, Sumter | 839 Phone Number Lookup |
| 843 | Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant | 843 Phone Number Lookup |
| 854 | Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant | 854 Phone Number Lookup |
| 864 | Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson | 864 Phone Number Lookup |
For latest South Carolina phone numbering regulations, contact Kari Munn (ORS) at the South Carolina PSC via [email protected] or 803-737-0821.
Spam Phone Number Lookup: Recently Reported Numbers
Phone numbers recently reported from South Carolina to the FTC for making unwanted sales calls or robocalls:
| Phone Number | Complaints to FTC | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (877) 578-1736 | ||
| (866) 771-4881 | ||
| (833) 684-5524 | ||
| (855) 580-2373 | ||
| (888) 269-2516 | ||
| (866) 666-1439 | ||
| (843) 817-4925 | ||
| (864) 344-2799 | ||
| (833) 662-5740 | ||
| (855) 357-2005 |
FTC Do Not Call & Robocall Complaints
In May 2026, consumers from South Carolina filed 3,372 complaints about unwanted phone calls and text messages, down 3% from the previous month. In 2024, South Carolina residents filed 29,033 unwanted call complaints with the FTC, of which 14,672 were robocalls and 11,595 involved live callers. The most reported complaint topics were medical and prescriptions (3,410), reducing debt (2,688), imposters (2,284).
Reported Phone Scams
- 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: File a regional report directly with state authorities by calling (800) 922-1594.
South Carolina Phone Numbers
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.
| Voice Subscriptions (thousands) | June 2023 | Dec 2023 | June 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile telephony | 5,397 | 5,511 | 5,531 |
| Local exchange telephone service | 403 | 370 | 312 |
| VoIP subscriptions | 800 | 772 | 749 |
| Total | 6,600 | 6,653 | 6,592 |
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.
FAQs
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.