Location
Sioux Falls, SD
Reported numbers
20
Reports in last 7 days
0
Reports in last 30 days
2
Last activity
May 22, 2026

About area code 605

Area code 605 is commonly associated with Sioux Falls, SD. The most common report type in this area code is unknown, with 796 reports. Users submitted 2 reports related to this area code in the last 30 days.

What people report about area code 605

Recent reports for area code 605 are mostly about unknown callers, with many users also saying the calls felt suspicious. People usually land on this page after getting contact they cannot clearly identify and do not fully trust.

Suspicious or scam-like Unknown callers Asked to call back Repeated calls
“SD Health Survey" scam. POS scammer who uses different numbers with saME PHONE id”
“Scammer uses "SD Health Survey" as a scam starter. Uses different numbers and scams”

What stands out about area code 605

Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 605, 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 Sioux Falls, SD, which helps users decide whether a call looks locally relevant or completely unfamiliar.

Should you answer calls from area code 605?

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 605 is commonly associated with Sioux Falls, SD. The map below shows an approximate location reference and may not represent the full coverage area.

Reported call types

Type
Reports
Share
Unknown
796
93.6%
Scam suspicion
29
3.4%
SSN scam
17
2%
Debt collector
4
0.5%
Silent call
3
0.4%
Students loan scam
1
0.1%

Popular prefixes in area code 605

605-865

Numbers: 40 Reports: 54
Last activity: Jun 4, 2025

605-205

Numbers: 33 Reports: 34
Last activity: Nov 29, 2021

605-349

Numbers: 31 Reports: 31
Last activity: Mar 3, 2022

605-860

Numbers: 29 Reports: 30
Last activity: Nov 22, 2020

605-593

Numbers: 27 Reports: 28
Last activity: Jun 2, 2020

605-857

Numbers: 24 Reports: 24
Last activity: Oct 26, 2020

605-525

Numbers: 14 Reports: 20
Last activity: Jun 26, 2022

605-307

Numbers: 17 Reports: 19
Last activity: Dec 3, 2021

605-231

Numbers: 16 Reports: 19
Last activity: Oct 15, 2021

605-273

Numbers: 16 Reports: 16
Last activity: Apr 6, 2022

605-824

Numbers: 10 Reports: 16
Last activity: Mar 14, 2021

605-340

Numbers: 13 Reports: 14
Last activity: Sep 8, 2022

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 605

Where is area code 605 located?

Area code 605 should be treated as a general reference point, not proof of the caller's exact location.

Why do so many calls from area code 605 seem suspicious?

Recent reports for area code 605 are mostly about unknown callers, with many users also saying the calls felt suspicious. People usually land on this page after getting contact they cannot clearly identify and do not fully trust.

What can prefix 605-865 tell me?

Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 605, which suggests the activity is not limited to one isolated number block.

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