Area Code 424

FTC complaints involving 424 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 424 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Dropped call or no message”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.

Most-complained 424 numbers:

• (424) 416-7128 — 73 complaints
• (424) 333-7368 — 15 complaints
• (424) 208-2034 — 11 complaints
• (424) 724-8126 — 10 complaints
• (424) 500-7143 — 9 complaints

These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 424?

Area code 424 covers Compton and nearby cities including Torrance, Inglewood, Santa Monica in California, in the Pacific Time.

What cities use area code 424?

Area code 424 serves Compton, Torrance, Inglewood, Santa Monica, Hawthorne, and 11 other communities in California.

What time zone is area code 424 in?

Area code 424 is in the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).

How do you dial a 424 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 424 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 424 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 424 a scam?

A 424 number is geographically tied to California, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.

Is 424 a country code?

No. 424 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 424 number written for international dialing looks like +1 424 followed by the 7-digit local number.