Area Code 864

FTC complaints involving 864 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 864 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”.

Most-complained 864 numbers:

• (864) 223-7147 — 99 complaints
• (864) 344-2799 — 19 complaints
• (864) 448-7004 — 16 complaints
• (864) 448-7142 — 12 complaints
• (864) 340-2322 — 12 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 864?

Area code 864 covers Greenville and nearby cities including Spartanburg, Anderson, Greenwood in South Carolina, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 864?

Area code 864 serves Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Greenwood, Taylors, and 1 other communities in South Carolina.

What time zone is area code 864 in?

Area code 864 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 864 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 864 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 864 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 864 a scam?

A 864 number is geographically tied to South Carolina, 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 864 a country code?

No. 864 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 864 number written for international dialing looks like +1 864 followed by the 7-digit local number.