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

About area code 803

Area code 803 is commonly associated with Columbia, SC. The most common report type in this area code is unknown, with 1673 reports.

What people report about area code 803

Recent reports for area code 803 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 Vague or missing voicemail Suspicious or scam-like Asked to call back Repeated calls
“So earlier yesterday around 11am i requested $25 from my ex boyfriend. He sent it around 1pm and we exchanged a few texts that were normal. 11:06PM he received a message that sa...”
“Calling for Comcast, it's Indians or some garbage”

What stands out about area code 803

Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 803, which suggests the activity is not limited to one isolated number block. The page also has usable geographic context through Columbia, SC, which helps users decide whether a call looks locally relevant or completely unfamiliar.

Should you answer calls from area code 803?

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 803 is commonly associated with Columbia, SC. The map below shows an approximate location reference and may not represent the full coverage area.

Reported call types

Type
Reports
Share
Unknown
1,673
92.6%
Scam suspicion
92
5.1%
SSN scam
35
1.9%
IRS scam
4
0.2%
Students loan scam
1
0.1%
Survey
1
0.1%

Popular prefixes in area code 803

803-590

Numbers: 21 Reports: 56
Last activity: Feb 19, 2021

803-573

Numbers: 47 Reports: 55
Last activity: Feb 11, 2022

803-710

Numbers: 47 Reports: 51
Last activity: Jun 24, 2022

803-721

Numbers: 45 Reports: 47
Last activity: Aug 10, 2022

803-679

Numbers: 35 Reports: 36
Last activity: Jan 28, 2022

803-716

Numbers: 34 Reports: 34
Last activity: Jan 17, 2021

803-889

Numbers: 30 Reports: 32
Last activity: Sep 13, 2022

803-891

Numbers: 27 Reports: 29
Last activity: Feb 2, 2022

803-956

Numbers: 28 Reports: 28
Last activity: Mar 6, 2021

803-373

Numbers: 16 Reports: 24
Last activity: Oct 19, 2023

803-560

Numbers: 19 Reports: 23
Last activity: Apr 15, 2022

803-848

Numbers: 16 Reports: 23
Last activity: Apr 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 803

Where is area code 803 located?

Area code 803 should be treated as a general reference point, not proof of the caller's exact location.

Why do so many calls from area code 803 seem suspicious?

Recent reports for area code 803 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 803-590 tell me?

Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 803, which suggests the activity is not limited to one isolated number block.

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