Area Code 701

FTC complaints involving 701 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 701 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”, “No Subject Provided”.

Most-complained 701 numbers:

• (701) 380-5716 — 15 complaints
• (701) 660-0675 — 15 complaints
• (701) 773-7544 — 7 complaints
• (701) 410-0967 — 7 complaints
• (701) 505-8262 — 6 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 701?

Area code 701 covers Fargo and nearby cities including Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot in North Dakota, in the Central & Mountain Time.

What cities use area code 701?

Area code 701 serves Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, West Fargo in North Dakota.

What time zone is area code 701 in?

Area code 701 is in the Central & Mountain Time (America/Chicago).

How do you dial a 701 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 701 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 701 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 701 a scam?

A 701 number is geographically tied to North Dakota, 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 701 a country code?

No. 701 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 701 number written for international dialing looks like +1 701 followed by the 7-digit local number.