Identify who called from an unknown South Carolina landline or cell phone number using our free reverse phone lookup service. With 354,294 FTC complaints from locals (ranking #22 nationwide), you can instantly search any phone number to find the caller's name, address, and spam or scam reports.
Includes 354,294 FTC Do Not Call and robocall complaints filed by South Carolina residents.
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How to Look Up a South Carolina Phone Number
Got a missed call or a weird text from an unknown SC number? It's hard to know who is actually calling. Our database includes 354,294 FTC complaints filed by South Carolina residents. Search results may include:
Owner name and address (who the number belongs to)
Location based on area code (the city or area where the line was registered)
Spam and scam reports by users (if other people have flagged it as a nuisance call)
Phone Numbers Recently Reported for Spam Calls
Here are the top phone numbers recently reported to the FTC for making unwanted sales calls and robocalls (reported by local residents in the last 30 days):
Phone Number
Complaints to FTC
Last Reported
(855) 357-2205
16
(877) 578-1953
9
(803) 233-7994
8
(914) 415-5991
7
(803) 233-2659
6
(855) 563-6008
6
(412) 545-7466
5
(844) 515-1162
5
(877) 556-9255
4
(843) 932-0993
4
Monthly FTC Do Not Call & Robocall Complaints Volume
In April 2026, consumers from South Carolina filed 3,459 complaints about unwanted phone calls and text messages, down 25% 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).
2,743
May
2025
2,885
Jun
2025
3,195
Jul
2025
3,473
Aug
2025
3,120
Sep
2025
4,200
Nov
2025
2,758
Dec
2025
3,272
Jan
2026
3,172
Feb
2026
4,599
Mar
2026
3,459
Apr
2026
3,038
May▲
2026
Red Flags: Active Phone Scams in South Carolina
Active phone scams currently reported in South Carolina:
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.
Phone Number Search by Area Code
South Carolina area codes, coverage regions, and recent spam activity:
File a report with the following official agencies to flag unwanted calls or texts:
Federal Trade Commission (FTC):
Submit fraud complaints online at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
National Do Not Call Registry:
Register your number or report individual telemarketing violations at donotcall.gov or by calling 1-888-382-1222.
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
Source: FCC Voice Telephone Services Report
This means that when you search a phone number, it's most likely a cell phone. The shift away from landlines indicates that newer phone numbers may be harder to trace compared to older landline numbers that typically had more readily available public information.
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.
