501 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 501? The 501 area code covers Little Rock, AR. 430 spam and scam calls have been reported from 501 numbers, contributing to 29,453 fraud reports filed in Arkansas ($52 million in losses).

501 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 501 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Little Rock.

Top reported scam patterns from 501

• impostor scams
• credit bureau scams

Top 3 scam types tied to 501 (Arkansas region)

1. impostor scams
2. credit bureau scams
3. bank and lender complaints

Region patterns include statewide trends from the FTC Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2024 (29,453 reports, $52 million in losses across Arkansas).

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What to do if a 501 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 501 numbers — let them go to voicemail.
2. If you answered, never confirm personal information or press numbers to "speak with an agent".
3. Block the number on your phone and report it at donotcall.gov.
4. File a complaint with the Arkansas Attorney General Consumer Protection at https://arkansasag.gov/consumer-protection/.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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