Spam Phone Number Database | RevealNames

Search RevealNames' community-sourced spam phone number database. Check if a number has been reported for robocalls, telemarketing, or fraud before you pick up.

What Is the RevealNames Spam Database?

The RevealNames spam database aggregates community reports from users who have identified phone numbers as sources of robocalls, telemarketing, IRS scams, Medicare fraud, and other unwanted contact. Every time someone flags a number through our lookup tool, that data feeds into a growing repository that helps everyone make better decisions about unknown callers.

This page is the central hub. Use the search box below to check any US number against our database.

How to Check a Number for Spam

Enter any US or Canadian phone number into the RevealNames search tool. If the number has been flagged by community members, you’ll see:

  • Number of reports — how many times this number has been flagged
  • Report categories — robocall, telemarketing, IRS scam, bank fraud, Medicare scam, or general spam
  • Most recent report date — how recently the number was active
  • Carrier and line type — VOIP lines from unknown carriers are a significant red flag

Most Reported Scam Categories in 2026

Based on FTC and community data, the most active phone scam categories right now:

  1. IRS Impersonation — Callers claiming you owe back taxes and face immediate arrest. The IRS never calls without first sending a written notice.
  2. Social Security Scams — Fraudsters claiming your SSN has been “suspended” due to suspicious activity. SSA does not suspend Social Security numbers.
  3. Tech Support Scams — Pop-up or phone alerts claiming your computer has a virus, followed by a call asking for remote access or payment.
  4. Medicare/Health Insurance Fraud — Callers offering “free” medical equipment or insurance cards in exchange for your Medicare number.
  5. Auto Warranty Robocalls — Pre-recorded calls about expiring vehicle warranties, often targeting older vehicles by pulling public DMV data.
  6. Student Loan Forgiveness Scams — With ongoing federal loan programs, scammers offer “guaranteed forgiveness” in exchange for an upfront fee.
  7. Utility Disconnection Threats — Callers impersonating utility companies threatening immediate service shutoff unless you pay via gift card.

How to Report a Spam Number

Found a spam or scam number? Here’s where to report it:

  • FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov — the primary federal database for phone fraud
  • FCC: consumercomplaints.fcc.gov — for robocall and caller ID spoofing complaints
  • Do Not Call Registry: donotcall.gov — register your number and report violations
  • RevealNames: Use the flag/report option on any number’s lookup result page

Each report contributes to enforcement action. The FCC has levied hundreds of millions of dollars in fines against robocall operations based on complaint data.

Protecting Yourself From Spam Calls

The best defense is a layered one:

  1. Never answer numbers you don’t recognize. Let it go to voicemail. Legitimate callers leave messages.
  2. Look up the number before calling back. Use RevealNames to check carrier data and spam reports.
  3. Enable your carrier’s spam filter. AT&T ActiveArmor, Verizon Call Filter, T-Mobile Scam Shield are all free.
  4. Register on the Do Not Call list. Won’t stop scammers (they don’t follow rules) but eliminates most legitimate telemarketing.
  5. Never give personal information to unsolicited callers. Ever.

The FTC’s full guide to stopping unwanted calls is worth bookmarking.