Area Code 984

FTC complaints involving 984 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 984 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)”, “No Subject Provided”.

Most-complained 984 numbers:

• (984) 340-3031 — 15 complaints
• (984) 304-0936 — 9 complaints
• (984) 255-1226 — 9 complaints
• (984) 260-3193 — 6 complaints
• (984) 746-1888 — 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 984?

Area code 984 covers Raleigh and nearby cities including Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill in North Carolina, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 984?

Area code 984 serves Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, and 3 other communities in North Carolina.

What time zone is area code 984 in?

Area code 984 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 984 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 984 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 984 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 984 a scam?

A 984 number is geographically tied to North 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 984 a country code?

No. 984 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 984 number written for international dialing looks like +1 984 followed by the 7-digit local number.