Location
Atlanta, GA
Reported numbers
1,871
Reports in last 7 days
1
Reports in last 30 days
1
Last activity
Sep 18, 2026

About area code 404

Area code 404 is commonly associated with Atlanta, GA. The most common report type in this area code is unknown, with 1955 reports. Users submitted 1 reports related to this area code in the last 30 days.

Area code profile

Active prefixes represented: 11
Cities in available prefix data: Atlanta
Common operators in available prefix data: SATELLINK PAGING, BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
Line types: Landline, Mobile

Most reported numbers in area code 404

What people report about area code 404

Recent reports for area code 404 include recurring mentions of survey (6 of 46 unique comments).

Survey Information Credit Card Promotion Business
“A recorded message claiming to represent Publishers Clearing House said that I had won first place in a cash-prize promotion reportedly sponsored by several major retailers and...”
“An automated message claimed that I had won a cash prize in a sweepstakes involving several well-known retailers and a state lottery. I had not entered any such promotion.”

What stands out about area code 404

Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 404, which suggests the activity is not limited to one isolated number block. Recent reporting activity is still present, although the overall volume is more limited. The page also has usable geographic context through Atlanta, GA, which helps users decide whether a call looks locally relevant or completely unfamiliar.

Should you answer calls from area code 404?

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.

Approximate location

Area code 404 is commonly associated with Atlanta, GA. The map below shows an approximate location reference and may not represent the full coverage area.

Reported call types

Type
Reports
Share
Unknown
1,955
93.9%
Scam suspicion
107
5.1%
Survey
6
0.3%
Valid
6
0.3%
Debt collector
3
0.1%
Silent call
3
0.1%
IRS scam
1
0%
Telemarketer
1
0%
Text message
1
0%

Popular prefixes in area code 404

404-301

Numbers: 92 Reports: 94
Last activity: Jul 29, 2022

404-383

Numbers: 52 Reports: 59
Last activity: May 1, 2022

404-882

Numbers: 57 Reports: 59
Last activity: Apr 25, 2022

404-737

Numbers: 46 Reports: 48
Last activity: Aug 4, 2022

404-806

Numbers: 26 Reports: 45
Last activity: Sep 29, 2023

404-671

Numbers: 35 Reports: 40
Last activity: Oct 23, 2022

404-574

Numbers: 29 Reports: 34
Last activity: Sep 14, 2021

404-777

Numbers: 31 Reports: 33
Last activity: Jul 8, 2023

404-474

Numbers: 30 Reports: 33
Last activity: May 10, 2022

404-666

Numbers: 4 Reports: 31
Last activity: Apr 17, 2024

404-835

Numbers: 26 Reports: 27
Last activity: Jan 8, 2021

404-800

Numbers: 21 Reports: 25
Last activity: Jan 31, 2023

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 404

Where is area code 404 located?

Area code 404 should be treated as a general reference point, not proof of the caller's exact location.

Why do so many calls from area code 404 seem suspicious?

Recent reports for area code 404 include recurring mentions of survey (6 of 46 unique comments).

What can prefix 404-301 tell me?

Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 404, which suggests the activity is not limited to one isolated number block.

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