Area Code 551

FTC complaints involving 551 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 551 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Dropped call or no message”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”.

Most-complained 551 numbers:

• (551) 353-9700 — 17 complaints
• (551) 368-0030 — 13 complaints
• (551) 360-3889 — 10 complaints
• (551) 377-2401 — 7 complaints
• (551) 388-2530 — 7 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 551?

Area code 551 covers Jersey City and nearby cities including Union City, Bayonne, Hoboken in New Jersey, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 551?

Area code 551 serves Jersey City, Union City, Bayonne, Hoboken, West New York, and 11 other communities in New Jersey.

What time zone is area code 551 in?

Area code 551 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 551 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 551 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 551 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 551 a scam?

A 551 number is geographically tied to New Jersey, 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 551 a country code?

No. 551 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 551 number written for international dialing looks like +1 551 followed by the 7-digit local number.