Reverse Phone Number Lookup by Area Code
Top cities covered by each Vermont area code to help you start your reverse phone lookup:
| Area Code | Cities Covered | Phone Number Lookup |
|---|---|---|
| 802 | Burlington, South Burlington, Rutland | 802 Phone Number Lookup |
For latest Vermont phone numbering regulations, contact Gregg Faber at the Vermont PSB via [email protected] or 802-828-2358.
Spam Phone Number Lookup: Recently Reported Numbers
Phone numbers recently reported from Vermont to the FTC for making unwanted sales calls or robocalls:
| Phone Number | Complaints to FTC | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (800) 567-1083 | ||
| (877) 405-0875 | ||
| (800) 343-7777 | ||
| (978) 315-6209 | ||
| (270) 400-9159 | ||
| (802) 622-0987 | ||
| (802) 662-8084 | ||
| (888) 742-5877 | ||
| (817) 224-2093 | ||
| (743) 286-7198 |
FTC Do Not Call & Robocall Complaints
In May 2026, consumers from Vermont filed 172 complaints about unwanted phone calls and text messages, down 11% from the previous month. In 2024, Vermont residents filed 3,639 unwanted call complaints with the FTC, of which 1,868 were robocalls and 1,248 involved live callers. The most reported complaint topics were medical and prescriptions (302), imposters (248), reducing debt (82).
Reported Phone Scams
- DirecTV/Xfinity 'STV Teck' Equipment Upgrade: Callers telling elderly residents their TV service will end 'after Thursday' unless a $375 check is mailed to a home in Bellmore, NY.
- PCH Briefcase Delivery Fee: Scammers ('Mark Johnson') demanding a $350 processing fee to expedite the delivery of a briefcase full of cash from Publishers Clearing House.
- 'Veronica' Chimney Sweep Telemarketing: Aggressive cold callers who know residents' names and towns, becoming irate and yelling when refused chimney cleaning services.
- 'msttechnologies.com' Tech Refund: Phishing emails claiming a massive $4,000+ auto-debit for Geek Squad or McAfee, using spoofed generic domains to gain remote PC access.
Vermont Consumer Assistance Program: File a regional report directly with state authorities by calling (800) 649-2424.
Vermont Phone Numbers
Vermont has approximately 927,000 active phone numbers. Mobile phones are the most common with 641,000 users, while traditional landlines are less frequent with just 117,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services account for about 169,000 numbers.
| Voice Subscriptions (thousands) | June 2023 | Dec 2023 | June 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile telephony | 635 | 640 | 641 |
| Local exchange telephone service | 125 | 122 | 117 |
| VoIP subscriptions | 163 | 165 | 169 |
| Total | 923 | 927 | 927 |
Is Reverse Phone Lookup Legal in Vermont?
Yes. Vermont has no comprehensive consumer data privacy law - a 2025 privacy bill failed to pass. The state does have a Data Broker Registration Law (9 V.S.A. § 2430 et seq., 2018) requiring data brokers to register and honor opt-out requests, but it does not provide the access, correction, or deletion rights available in neighboring New Hampshire (NH-DPA) or Connecticut (CTDPA). The federal FCRA remains the strongest applicable protection: using lookup results for employment, tenant, or credit screening is prohibited in Vermont as in every state.
FAQs
How do I remove my number from phone directories in Vermont?
Vermont has some rules for data brokers, but you can still get your info removed from phone directories. Go to each site's privacy settings and submit an opt-out or removal request.
How do I know if a Vermont business phone number is legit?
A reverse phone lookup can provide a business name, but that alone does not confirm legitimacy. While Vermont has over 20,868 business establishments based on Census data, you should verify the company by searching for it in the Vermont Business Search.
Do people in Vermont still use landlines?
More than you'd expect. Vermont has 117,000 landline subscriptions serving a population under 650,000, which means landlines represent a larger share here than in sprawling states. Mobile numbers still dominate at 641,000 subscriptions, but landline persistence reflects Vermont's older demographics and rural infrastructure.