Area Code 970

FTC complaints involving 970 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 970 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 970 numbers:

• (970) 303-2482 — 76 complaints
• (970) 303-2043 — 23 complaints
• (970) 303-2038 — 22 complaints
• (970) 303-2041 — 19 complaints
• (970) 303-2478 — 16 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 970?

Area code 970 covers Fort Collins and nearby cities including Greeley, Loveland, Grand Junction in Colorado, in the Mountain Time.

What cities use area code 970?

Area code 970 serves Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, Grand Junction in Colorado.

What time zone is area code 970 in?

Area code 970 is in the Mountain Time (America/Denver).

How do you dial a 970 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 970 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 970 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 970 a scam?

A 970 number is geographically tied to Colorado, 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 970 a country code?

No. 970 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 970 number written for international dialing looks like +1 970 followed by the 7-digit local number.