773 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 773? The 773 area code covers Chicago, IL. 771 spam and scam calls have been reported from 773 numbers, contributing to 186,426 fraud reports filed in Illinois ($318 million in losses).

773 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 773 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Chicago.

Top reported scam patterns from 773

• impostor scams
• utility shutoff scam

Top 3 scam types tied to 773 (Illinois region)

1. impostor scams
2. utility shutoff scam
3. credit bureau scams

Region patterns include statewide trends from the FTC Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2024 (186,426 reports, $318 million in losses across Illinois).

ZIP codes within the 773 area code

• 60614 — Chicago, IL
• 60657 — Chicago, IL

What to do if a 773 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 773 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 Illinois Attorney General Consumer Protection at https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/consumers/filecomplaint.html.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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