Location
Not available
Reported numbers
20
Reports in last 7 days
0
Reports in last 30 days
0
Last activity
Not available

About area code 011

Area code 011 appears on recently reported phone numbers in the United States. The most common report type in this area code is unknown, with 103 reports.

What people report about area code 011

Recent reports for area code 011 are mostly about unknown callers, and many users also describe the calls as suspicious. A common pattern is a vague or unhelpful voicemail that still leaves the call feeling untrustworthy.

Unknown callers Asked to call back Vague or missing voicemail Suspicious or scam-like Repeated calls
“My cellphone gave a warning "Scam Likely." No message was left; so, I assume not important enough of a call, and is likely a scam and maybe from a spoofed overseas number outsid...”
“Could you help me with identifying the phone number ?”

What stands out about area code 011

A noticeable share of reporting activity is concentrated around a small number of prefixes within area code 011, which makes it easier to continue checking related calls.

Should you answer calls from area code 011?

Because many reports on this page involve unknown callers and suspicious behavior, the safest option is usually to let unexpected calls go to voicemail first and verify the number before responding.

  • Do not trust caller ID alone.
  • Search the full phone number before calling back.
  • Be careful with callers who create urgency or ask for payment.
  • Never share card details, banking data, passwords, or verification codes with an unknown caller.
  • If the call is legitimate, the caller will usually leave a clear voicemail.

Reported call types

Type
Reports
Share
Unknown
103
92.8%
Scam suspicion
7
6.3%
Survey
1
0.9%

Popular prefixes in area code 011

011-461

Numbers: 1 Reports: 3
Last activity: Oct 24, 2019

011-442

Numbers: 2 Reports: 2
Last activity: Jun 15, 2020

Recently reported numbers

How to check if a call is legitimate

This page gives area-code-level context, but the exact number still matters more. Use the reports, recent activity, and voicemail details together before deciding whether to respond.

  1. Search the exact phone number, not just the area code.
  2. Review recent reports and call type patterns.
  3. Check whether the caller left a clear voicemail with a name and reason for calling.
  4. Do not trust threats, payment demands, or urgent account warnings without independent verification.
  5. Contact banks, delivery firms, insurers, courts, or government agencies through their official websites or phone numbers.

FAQ about area code 011

Does area code 011 belong to one city or region?

Area code 011 should be treated as a general reference point, not proof of the caller's exact location.

Why do so many calls from area code 011 seem suspicious?

Recent reports for area code 011 are mostly about unknown callers, and many users also describe the calls as suspicious. A common pattern is a vague or unhelpful voicemail that still leaves the call feeling untrustworthy.

What can prefix 011-461 tell me?

A noticeable share of reporting activity is concentrated around a smaller set of prefixes, especially 011-461.

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