Reverse Phone Lookup by West Virginia Area Code
West Virginia uses 304 and its overlay, 681, and both cover the entire state. Charleston and Huntington numbers can carry either.
- 304 Phone Number Lookup: Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg
- 681 Phone Number Lookup: Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg
West Virginia has approximately 2.2 million active phone numbers. Cell phones are the dominant type, accounting for about 1.7 million users. Landlines continue to decline, now at approximately 200,000 connections statewide, while internet phone services hold steady at around 264,000 numbers.
West Virginia Phone Numbers Reported to the FTC
In September 2026, West Virginia residents filed 1,547 complaints to the FTC about phone numbers making unwanted calls and text messages, up 78% from the previous month.
West Virginia phone numbers recently reported for making unwanted sales calls or robocalls:
| Phone Number | FTC Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (304) 970-7553 | ||
| (304) 579-8504 | ||
| (304) 428-8900 | ||
| (681) 336-8856 | ||
| (304) 762-3118 | ||
| (681) 282-1699 | ||
| (304) 627-7227 | ||
| (681) 496-5505 | ||
| (304) 291-8405 | ||
| (304) 307-4348 |
Look Up All Numbers to Avoid Common Phone Scams in West Virginia
- 'Sherry Parisian' 941 Tax Assessment: IRS impersonators from 'Compass' threatening businesses with 'final attempts' to collect on fictitious 941 federal withholding tax issues.
- 'Residence Energy' Home Security Scare: Vague, alarming voicemails from 'Mike' claiming a resident's 'home is not protected' to sell unnecessary security systems.
- '6oooLoan.com' Quick Cash Text: Predatory text messages promising $5,000 quick cash loans for 'any credit type,' directing users to dangerous phishing domains.
- 'Patriots for American Leadership' PAC Donation: Robocalls exploiting local goodwill to collect donations for firefighters and cancer funds, filtering money to Political Action Committees instead.
- West Virginia Consumer Protection Hotline: (800) 368-8808
Official West Virginia Government Phone Directories
Before you return a call from a West Virginia agency, court or county office, look up its official number in West Virginia State Agencies A to Z and West Virginia State Phone Directory.
West Virginia State Agencies A to Z
The WV.gov agency index lists West Virginia state agencies A to Z, each with a tap-to-call phone number, a website link and a short mission statement. The Governor's Office is 304-558-2000, the Secretary of State 304-558-6000 and the Attorney General 304-558-2021.
Several related offices share a number, so ask for the one you want. Call that line, not a number a caller gave you, to find out if the call was genuine.
West Virginia State Phone Directory
The WV.gov State Phone Directory page leads to West Virginia's Phone Directory Search for state government phone numbers, which runs at apps.wv.gov. Use the link on the page to start a search.
If a caller says they work for a West Virginia office, search for that office and call it yourself. The page also links to Frequently Asked Questions and a Help Center with live chat.
Is Reverse Phone Lookup Legal in West Virginia?
Yes. West Virginia has no comprehensive consumer data privacy law. Residents using reverse phone lookup services for personal purposes face no state-level restrictions. The federal FCRA provides the baseline protection here: using lookup results for employment screening, tenant decisions, or credit and insurance underwriting is prohibited nationwide.
FAQs About Phone Number Search in West Virginia
How do I remove my phone number from West Virginia directories?
West Virginia doesn't have a privacy law, but you can still ask to be removed from phone directories. Look for an opt-out form on each site or contact their support team to request removal.
How to tell if a West Virginia caller is a real business?
A phone number linked to a business name does not always mean the call is genuine. According to U.S. Census data, there are over 35,530 business establishments in West Virginia. To confirm a specific company exists, search the West Virginia Business Entity Search, the state’s official business entity registry.
Do most West Virginia residents use cell phones or landlines?
West Virginia has 1.7 million mobile subscriptions, 264,000 VoIP numbers, and 200,000 landlines.
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