Discovering the truth about a phone number, email, or address history can be eye-opening, please use this tool with caution.USA Area code 434 - Richmond, VA
Area code 434 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Area code for southern Virginia, United States in Virginia. It today covers roughly 217,913 residents across 28 cities and towns, primarily in Albemarle County .
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Who called me from area code 434?
A call from area code 434 most likely originates from Richmond or elsewhere in Virginia - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 25 434 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 434 below.
- If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 434 residents see it.
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Where is the 434 area code? Coverage map
The pin marks Richmond, the largest city served by area code 434. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.
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Cities in the 434 area code
Area code 434 serves the following 28 communities across 24 counties:
Area codes near 434 (overlay + neighboring)
If a caller ID shows one of these codes, the call is probably still from the Richmond area or a nearby region. Click any code to see its own page.
434 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)
Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 434 over the last 12 months.
307 complaints in the last 12 months. That's about 858% more robocall complaints per capita than the US average - 141 per 100,000 residents vs a national average of 14.7.
Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data (dataset vakf-fz8e). Data as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly.
How 434 area code spam calls arrive
Based on 307 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 434 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 434
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 434 spam calls (by carrier)
Getting repeated spam calls from 434 numbers around Richmond, Virginia? You can't legitimately block every 434 call without also missing legitimate ones from Richmond, 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 434 area code
Area code 434 is a telephone area code in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for the south-central area of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Lynchburg is the most populous city in the numbering plan area. Area code 434 serves the cities of Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Danville, South Boston, and Emporia.
434 area code FAQ: common questions
What area code is 434?
Area code 434 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Area code for southern Virginia, United States in Virginia, primarily including Richmond and surrounding communities.
Where does area code 434 cover?
Area code 434 covers Albemarle County, Amherst County, Appomattox County, Bedford County, Brunswick County, Buckingham County, Campbell County, Charlotte County, Cumberland County, Dinwiddie County, Fluvanna County, Greene County, Greensville County, Halifax County, Louisa County, Lunenburg County, Mecklenburg County, Nelson County, Nottoway County, Pittsylvania County, Prince Edward County, Prince George County, Southampton County, Sussex County, including cities such as Altavista, Amherst, Appomattox, Blackstone, Campbell County, and roughly 23 other communities.
Is 434 a real area code or a scam?
434 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 434 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 434 spam calls?
You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Richmond. 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 434?
434 does not currently have an overlay area code assigned. New numbers in the region are still issued with the 434 prefix.
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