701 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 701? The 701 area code covers Statewide, ND. 492 spam and scam calls have been reported from 701 numbers, contributing to 5,425 fraud reports filed in North Dakota ($14 million in losses).

701 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 701 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Fargo, Bismarck.

Top reported scam patterns from 701

• impostor scams
• online shopping fraud

Top 3 scam types tied to 701 (North Dakota region)

1. impostor scams
2. online shopping fraud
3. credit bureau scams

Region patterns include statewide trends from the FTC Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2024 (5,425 reports, $14 million in losses across North Dakota).

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What to do if a 701 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 701 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 ND Attorney General Consumer Protection at https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/consumer-resources/.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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