Area Code 781

FTC complaints involving 781 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 781 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 781 numbers:

• (781) 989-1000 — 40 complaints
• (781) 694-9000 — 20 complaints
• (781) 566-8000 — 14 complaints
• (781) 365-5782 — 12 complaints
• (781) 796-6000 — 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 781?

Area code 781 covers Waltham and nearby cities including Lynn, Malden, Medford in Massachusetts, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 781?

Area code 781 serves Waltham, Lynn, Malden, Medford, Revere, and 18 other communities in Massachusetts.

What time zone is area code 781 in?

Area code 781 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 781 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 781 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 781 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 781 a scam?

A 781 number is geographically tied to Massachusetts, 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 781 a country code?

No. 781 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 781 number written for international dialing looks like +1 781 followed by the 7-digit local number.