Identify who called from an unknown West Virginia landline or cell phone number using our free reverse phone lookup service. With 113,880 FTC complaints from locals (ranking #40 nationwide), you can instantly search any phone number to find the caller's name, address, and spam or scam reports.
Includes 113,880 FTC Do Not Call and robocall complaints filed by West Virginia residents.
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How to Look Up a West Virginia Phone Number
Got a missed call or a weird text from an unknown WV number? It's hard to know who is actually calling. Our database includes 113,880 FTC complaints filed by West 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
5
(304) 440-2757
3
(877) 345-4534
3
(866) 933-8134
3
(844) 515-1162
3
(866) 771-6698
3
(304) 885-9013
2
(844) 502-3202
2
(877) 578-1953
2
(620) 883-3583
2
Monthly FTC Do Not Call & Robocall Complaints Volume
In April 2026, consumers from West Virginia filed 1,075 complaints about unwanted phone calls and text messages, down 19% from the previous month.
In 2024, West Virginia residents filed 11,000 unwanted call complaints with the FTC, of which 5,234 were robocalls and 4,955 involved live callers. The most reported complaint topics were medical and prescriptions (1,138), reducing debt (576), imposters (549).
732
May
2025
770
Jun
2025
887
Jul
2025
1,021
Aug
2025
971
Sep
2025
1,037
Nov
2025
648
Dec
2025
935
Jan
2026
1,002
Feb
2026
1,320
Mar
2026
1,075
Apr
2026
846
May▲
2026
Red Flags: Active Phone Scams in West Virginia
Active phone scams currently reported 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.
Phone Number Search by Area Code
West 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.
West Virginia Consumer Protection Hotline:
File a regional report directly with state authorities by calling (800) 368-8808.
West Virginia Phone Numbers
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.
Voice Subscriptions (thousands)
June 2023
Dec 2023
June 2024
Mobile telephony
1,704
1,718
1,714
Local exchange telephone service
223
210
200
VoIP subscriptions
265
269
264
Total
2,192
2,197
2,178
Source: FCC Voice Telephone Services Report
Searching a phone number is most likely to return a cell phone. Due to the move away from traditional landlines, newer numbers are often more difficult to trace than the older landline numbers which historically had more publicly accessible information.
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
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.
