Area Code 740

FTC complaints involving 740 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 740 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)”, “Dropped call or no message”.

Most-complained 740 numbers:

• (740) 247-3990 — 10 complaints
• (740) 275-8683 — 8 complaints
• (740) 479-9457 — 8 complaints
• (740) 905-0073 — 7 complaints
• (740) 921-1675 — 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 740?

Area code 740 covers Newark and nearby cities including Lancaster, Athens, Chillicothe in Ohio, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 740?

Area code 740 serves Newark, Lancaster, Athens, Chillicothe, Delaware, and 3 other communities in Ohio.

What time zone is area code 740 in?

Area code 740 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 740 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 740 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 740 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 740 a scam?

A 740 number is geographically tied to Ohio, 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 740 a country code?

No. 740 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 740 number written for international dialing looks like +1 740 followed by the 7-digit local number.