Identify who called from an unknown Virginia landline or cell phone number using our free reverse phone lookup service. With 866,405 FTC complaints from locals (ranking #9 nationwide), you can instantly search any phone number to find the caller's name, address, and spam or scam reports.
Includes 866,405 FTC Do Not Call and robocall complaints filed by Virginia residents.
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How to Look Up a Virginia Phone Number
Got a missed call or a weird text from an unknown VA number? It's hard to know who is actually calling. Our database includes 866,405 FTC complaints filed by Virginia 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
26
(877) 578-1953
21
(540) 565-4671
21
(855) 714-5127
14
(855) 583-5823
14
(217) 834-9685
13
(877) 578-1940
11
(217) 834-9346
11
(321) 499-1896
11
(321) 499-1777
11
Monthly FTC Do Not Call & Robocall Complaints Volume
In April 2026, consumers from Virginia filed 6,731 complaints about unwanted phone calls and text messages, down 6% from the previous month.
In 2024, Virginia residents filed 65,527 unwanted call complaints with the FTC, of which 37,628 were robocalls and 21,819 involved live callers. The most reported complaint topics were reducing debt (5,743), medical and prescriptions (5,232), imposters (4,477).
5,318
Jun
2025
6,442
Jul
2025
6,662
Aug
2025
5,915
Sep
2025
7,763
Nov
2025
6,265
Dec
2025
7,156
Jan
2026
5,601
Feb
2026
7,190
Mar
2026
6,731
Apr
2026
6,966
May▲
2026
Red Flags: Active Phone Scams in Virginia
Active phone scams currently reported in Virginia:
UVA Sports Program Advertising Scam:
Fake reps ('Matt Kelly') targeting local contractors who worked for the University of Virginia, selling massively marked-up ad space.
'Wimpy' Realtor FaceTime Harassment:
Unstable individual ('Omar'/'AJ') texting realtors, demanding FaceTime calls, and sending violent threats ('I'm coming for you') when denied.
'Apple Dental' Medical Phishing ('Caroline Rosen'):
Bizarre scam calling dental offices for 'iApple' networks or seniors for 'Lymphedema pumps,' verbally abusing receptionists.
'Davidson & Associates' Theft By Deception Threat:
Hostile fake law firms threatening federal charges for 'theft by deception' over old payday loans, demanding $500 settlements.
540 Area Code Medical/ER Fax Harassment:
Relentless 'dead air' and fax machine auto-dialers targeting busy ER and medical practice lines at 4 AM.
Phone Number Search by Area Code
Virginia 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.
Virginia Consumer Protection Hotline:
File a regional report directly with state authorities by calling (800) 552-9963.
Virginia Phone Numbers
Virginia has approximately 12.7 million active phone numbers. Cell phones are the dominant form of communication with 9.9 million users, while landlines are declining with around 619,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services account for about 2.2 million numbers.
Voice Subscriptions (thousands)
June 2023
Dec 2023
June 2024
Mobile telephony
9,742
9,895
9,900
Local exchange telephone service
712
662
619
VoIP subscriptions
2,226
2,154
2,214
Total
12,680
12,711
12,733
Source: FCC Voice Telephone Services Report
When searching a phone number, it's highly probable it's a cell phone. The decline of landlines means tracing newer numbers can be more challenging compared to older landline numbers with more readily available public information.
Is Reverse Phone Lookup Legal in Virginia?
Yes. Virginia does not restrict the personal use of reverse phone lookup services. Virginia holds a historically significant position in US privacy law: its VCDPA was the second comprehensive state privacy law after California, and became the template most other states have followed. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) prohibits using lookup results for employment, tenant, or credit decisions in every state. Virginia's VCDPA provides additional rights on top.
Your Privacy Rights as a Virginia Resident
The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA, Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-571 et seq., enacted HB 2307/SB 1392, March 2, 2021, amended 2025) has been in effect since January 1, 2023. Virginia's law is the model for Indiana (IN-CDPA), Kentucky (KY-CDPA), New Hampshire (NH-DPA), Rhode Island (RI-DTPPA), and others - so understanding VCDPA largely means understanding the framework used by much of the country. 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 window. Nonprofits are generally exempt.
FAQs
How to opt out of phone number lookup websites in Virginia?
Under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), you can request removal of your phone number and associated data. Visit each reverse lookup site and click "Do Not Sell My Information" to submit a deletion request.
How to confirm a Virginia business caller is real?
Getting a business name from a phone lookup is helpful, but verification is key. With over 209,244 business establishments in Virginia according to Census data, confirming the company through the Virginia Business Entity Search is the safest approach.
Are Virginia phone numbers mostly mobile or landline?
Virginia has 9.9 million mobile subscriptions, 2.2 million VoIP lines, and 619,000 landlines.
