Reverse Phone Number Lookup by Area Code
Top cities covered by each Virginia area code to help you start your reverse phone lookup:
| Area Code | Cities Covered | Phone Number Lookup |
|---|---|---|
| 276 | Bristol, Martinsville, Wytheville | 276 Phone Number Lookup |
| 434 | Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Danville | 434 Phone Number Lookup |
| 540 | Roanoke, Harrisonburg, Blacksburg | 540 Phone Number Lookup |
| 571 | Arlington, Alexandria, Centreville | 571 Phone Number Lookup |
| 686 | Richmond, Tuckahoe, Mechanicsville | - |
| 703 | Arlington, Alexandria, Centreville | 703 Phone Number Lookup |
| 757 | Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, Hampton | 757 Phone Number Lookup |
| 804 | Richmond, Tuckahoe, Mechanicsville | 804 Phone Number Lookup |
| 826 | Roanoke, Harrisonburg, Blacksburg | - |
| 948 | Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, Hampton | - |
For latest Virginia phone numbering regulations, contact Pam Genung at the Virginia SCC via [email protected] or 804-371-9050.
Spam Phone Number Lookup: Recently Reported Numbers
Phone numbers recently reported from Virginia to the FTC for making unwanted sales calls or robocalls:
| Phone Number | Complaints to FTC | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (833) 662-5740 | ||
| (888) 905-0296 | ||
| (888) 912-1340 | ||
| (309) 312-9912 | ||
| (888) 310-2411 | ||
| (855) 357-2005 | ||
| (309) 312-9603 | ||
| (855) 714-5127 | ||
| (888) 269-2516 | ||
| (866) 771-4881 |
FTC Do Not Call & Robocall Complaints
In May 2026, consumers from Virginia filed 7,728 complaints about unwanted phone calls and text messages, up 15% 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).
Reported Phone Scams
- 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.
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 |
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.