Discovering the truth about a phone number, email, or address history can be eye-opening, please use this tool with caution.USA Area code 276 - Martinsville, VA
Area code 276 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Telephone area code for southwestern Virginia in Virginia. It was activated in 2001 .
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Who called me from area code 276?
A call from area code 276 most likely originates from Martinsville or elsewhere in Virginia - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 25 276 numbers carry scam reports on this page. The only reliable way to identify the caller is to check the full 10-digit number:
- Run the number through the reverse phone lookup at the top of this page to see the owner's name, carrier, and location.
- Compare it against the recently reported scam numbers in 276 below.
- If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 276 residents see it.
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Where is the 276 area code? Coverage map
The pin marks Martinsville, the largest city served by area code 276. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.
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Cities in the 276 area code
Area code 276 serves the following 20 communities:
Area codes near 276 (overlay + neighboring)
If a caller ID shows one of these codes, the call is probably still from the Martinsville area or a nearby region. Click any code to see its own page.
276 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)
Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 276 over the last 12 months.
Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data (dataset vakf-fz8e). Data as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly.
How 276 area code spam calls arrive
Based on 61 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 276 spam calls reached recipients:
FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Note: the FCC dataset labels method (Live Voice / Prerecorded / SMS) but does not classify scam type (IRS impersonation, tech support fraud, etc.) - those come from community reports.
Recently reported scam numbers in 276
Numbers reported to the FCC or by our community in the last 12 months. Click any to run a full reverse-phone lookup.
Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Numbers submitted via the report form near the top of this page get added here with a “community” badge after moderation.
How to block 276 spam calls (by carrier)
Getting repeated spam calls from 276 numbers around Martinsville, Virginia? You can't legitimately block every 276 call without also missing legitimate ones from Martinsville, Virginia - so the practical fix is to turn on your carrier's free spam filter and register on the national do-not-call list. Step-by-step for each major US carrier below.
AT&T
- Download the free AT&T ActiveArmor app (iOS + Android).
- Sign in with your wireless number.
- Enable Fraud Blocking and Suspected Spam Warning.
- To block a specific number, tap the call in your history → Block.
Verizon
- Download the free Verizon Call Filter app (iOS + Android).
- Sign in with your Verizon account.
- Turn on Spam Filter.
- To block a specific number: My Verizon → Blocks → Add Number.
T-Mobile
- Download the free Scam Shield app (iOS + Android).
- Enable Scam Block (blocks known scam calls silently).
- Use Scam ID to see “Scam Likely” caller ID on suspicious numbers.
- To block a specific number, dial
#662#from your device.
All carriers
- Register on the FTC's National Do-Not-Call list.
- Report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints.
- On iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers.
- On Android: Phone app → ⋮ → Settings → Caller ID & spam.
Sources: carrier support pages (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), FCC consumer guides. Free features as of 2026. Every one of these steps costs nothing.
History of the 276 area code
state of Virginia. It was established by a split of area code 540 on September 1, 2001. Prior to October 2021, area code 276 had telephone numbers assigned for the central office code 988.
276 area code FAQ: common questions
What area code is 276?
Area code 276 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Telephone area code for southwestern Virginia in Virginia, primarily including Martinsville and surrounding communities. It was activated in 2001.
Where does area code 276 cover?
Area code 276 covers the Martinsville, Virginia area.
Is 276 a real area code or a scam?
276 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 276 numbers because the code is well-known and appears local to millions of residents. Always verify the specific number, not the area code.
How do I block 276 spam calls?
You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Martinsville. Better options: register on the National Do-Not-Call list, enable your carrier's spam-filter (all major US carriers now offer this free), and report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints so they show up in the trend data on this page.
What's the overlay area code for 276?
276 does not currently have an overlay area code assigned. New numbers in the region are still issued with the 276 prefix.
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