Area Code 855
Area code 855 is a toll-free code that is not tied to any geographic region.
Area code 855 quick facts
| Type | Toll-free (non-geographic) |
|---|---|
| In service | 2010-10-09 |
| FTC complaint data | 27,833 complaints across 3,485 numbers |
| Data current as of | September 13, 2026 |
Is a call from 855 a scam? Who called me from 855?
FTC complaints involving 855 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 855 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”, “Other”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.
Most-complained 855 numbers:
- (855) 357-2205 — 868 complaints
- (855) 909-0815 — 850 complaints
- (855) 994-2142 — 551 complaints
- (855) 357-2070 — 505 complaints
- (855) 909-0816 — 502 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.
A toll-free code: the person receiving the call pays, not the caller. Used by businesses, customer-service lines, and helplines nationwide — it is not tied to any city, state, or region.
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 855 located?
Area code 855 is non-geographic — it is a toll-free code and is not assigned to any state, city, or region. A toll-free code: the person receiving the call pays, not the caller. Used by businesses, customer-service lines, and helplines nationwide — it is not tied to any city, state, or region.
Is a call from 855 a scam?
Not necessarily, but caller ID can be spoofed. Treat unexpected 855 calls or texts with caution and never share personal or financial information.
What time zone is area code 855 in?
Area code 855 is not tied to a location, so it has no single time zone.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of September 13, 2026. Refreshed monthly.