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, Canadian, or international number against our database, then open the live report feeds to see whether similar callers are active right now.
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
What the Spam Database Tracks
| Data Point | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Lookup volume | A sudden rise in lookups often means a number is part of an active calling campaign. |
| Report category | Separates unwanted marketing from active fraud, harassment, debt collection, surveys, and safe calls. |
| Caller name | Helps confirm whether the displayed name matches the pitch people heard on the call. |
| Carrier and line type | VOIP and prepaid mobile lines are common in disposable scam operations, while established business lines are easier to verify. |
| Country and area code | Shows whether the caller is local, international, or using neighbor spoofing. |
Live Report Feeds
Start with the broad feed, then narrow by category:
- Recent phone number reports — all moderated community reports
- Recent spam reports — unwanted robocalls and repeat dialers
- Recent scam reports — fraud, impersonation, payment threats, and phishing calls
- Recent marketing reports — sales calls and telemarketing patterns
- Recent phone lookups — numbers people are checking right now
Most Reported Scam Categories in 2026
Based on FTC and community data, the most active phone scam categories right now:
- IRS Impersonation — Callers claiming you owe back taxes and face immediate arrest. The IRS never calls without first sending a written notice.
- Social Security Scams — Fraudsters claiming your SSN has been “suspended” due to suspicious activity. SSA does not suspend Social Security numbers.
- Tech Support Scams — Pop-up or phone alerts claiming your computer has a virus, followed by a call asking for remote access or payment.
- Medicare/Health Insurance Fraud — Callers offering “free” medical equipment or insurance cards in exchange for your Medicare number.
- Auto Warranty Robocalls — Pre-recorded calls about expiring vehicle warranties, often targeting older vehicles by pulling public DMV data.
- Student Loan Forgiveness Scams — With ongoing federal loan programs, scammers offer “guaranteed forgiveness” in exchange for an upfront fee.
- 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:
- Never answer numbers you don’t recognize. Let it go to voicemail. Legitimate callers leave messages.
- Look up the number before calling back. Use RevealNames to check carrier data and spam reports.
- Enable your carrier’s spam filter. AT&T ActiveArmor, Verizon Call Filter, T-Mobile Scam Shield are all free.
- Register on the Do Not Call list. Won’t stop scammers (they don’t follow rules) but eliminates most legitimate telemarketing.
- Never give personal information to unsolicited callers. Ever.
The FTC’s full guide to stopping unwanted calls is worth bookmarking.
Spam Database FAQ
Is every unknown number spam?
No. Some unknown numbers are legitimate businesses, schools, clinics, delivery drivers, or people calling from a number you have not saved. Check the carrier, line type, caller name, lookup history, and reports before deciding.
What is the strongest spam signal?
A fresh cluster of community reports is stronger than a single lookup. A number with many searches but no reports may simply be unfamiliar. A number with multiple detailed reports in the same week is more likely to be a real spam or scam caller.
Can scammers fake a local area code?
Yes. Neighbor spoofing lets a caller display a local-looking area code even when the real caller is somewhere else. Use the area-code directory for location context, then search the full number for carrier and report data.
Live Spam Report Shortcuts
Use these live feeds to see active caller patterns by report type before you answer or call back.