801 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 801? The 801 area code covers Salt Lake City, UT. 523 spam and scam calls have been reported from 801 numbers, contributing to 30,185 fraud reports filed in Utah ($113 million in losses).

801 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 801 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Salt Lake City, Provo.

Top reported scam patterns from 801

• impostor scams
• investment fraud

Top 3 scam types tied to 801 (Utah region)

1. impostor scams
2. investment fraud
3. online shopping fraud

Region patterns include statewide trends from the FTC Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2024 (30,185 reports, $113 million in losses across Utah).

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What to do if a 801 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 801 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 Utah Division of Consumer Protection at https://dcp.utah.gov/.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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