Area Code 870

FTC complaints involving 870 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 870 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)”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”.

Most-complained 870 numbers:

• (870) 380-1402 — 19 complaints
• (870) 266-7535 — 9 complaints
• (870) 341-5874 — 7 complaints
• (870) 281-0231 — 7 complaints
• (870) 327-6062 — 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 870?

Area code 870 covers Jonesboro and nearby cities including Pine Bluff, El Dorado, Paragould in Arkansas, in the Central Time.

What cities use area code 870?

Area code 870 serves Jonesboro, Pine Bluff, El Dorado, Paragould, Texarkana, and 1 other communities in Arkansas.

What time zone is area code 870 in?

Area code 870 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).

How do you dial a 870 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 870 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 870 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 870 a scam?

A 870 number is geographically tied to Arkansas, 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 870 a country code?

No. 870 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 870 number written for international dialing looks like +1 870 followed by the 7-digit local number.