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USA Area code 614 - Columbus, OH

Area code 614 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Area codes for Columbus, Ohio, US in Ohio. It was activated in 1947 and today covers roughly 938,396 residents across 1 cities and towns .

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Local time in 614 ?
-
Population served ?
0.9M
Overlay code ?
380
Time zone ?
Eastern (ET)
Activated ?
1947

Who called me from area code 614?

A call from area code 614 most likely originates from Columbus or elsewhere in Ohio - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 25 614 numbers carry scam reports on this page. The only reliable way to identify the caller is to check the full 10-digit number:

  1. Run the number through the reverse phone lookup at the top of this page to see the owner's name, carrier, and location.
  2. Compare it against the recently reported scam numbers in 614 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 614 residents see it.
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Reports are reviewed by our team before appearing on the page. The highest-reported numbers get added to the “Recently reported scam numbers” list above with a “community” badge.

Only the number, category, and description are stored. IP addresses are one-way hashed for rate-limiting and never stored raw. Reports are moderated before publication. Links are not allowed in descriptions.

Should I answer a call from a 614 number? Take the 30-second quiz - 5 questions, verdict + advice

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1. Were you expecting a call today?
2. Do you recognise the specific number (not just the area code)?
3. Have you searched the number online yet?
4. Is it during normal business hours in 614?
5. Are you actively waiting on a business decision (delivery, loan, job, etc.)?

Where is the 614 area code? Coverage map

The pin marks Columbus, the largest city served by area code 614. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.

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Area codes near 614 (overlay + neighboring)

If a caller ID shows one of these codes, the call is probably still from the Columbus area or a nearby region. Click any code to see its own page.

614 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)

Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 614 over the last 12 months.

127 complaints in the last 12 months. That's about 8% fewer robocall complaints per capita than the US average - 14 per 100,000 residents vs a national average of 14.7.

Monthly FCC robocall complaints for area code 614 over the last 12 months 0 25 50 75 100 August 2025: 15 reports Aug '25 September 2025: 6 reports Sep October 2025: 2 reports Oct November 2025: 7 reports Nov December 2025: 6 reports Dec January 2026: 11 reports Jan '26 February 2026: 9 reports Feb March 2026: 14 reports Mar April 2026: 12 reports Apr May 2026: 6 reports May June 2026: 14 reports Jun July 2026: 23 reports Jul August 2026: 2 reports Aug

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data (dataset vakf-fz8e). Data as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly.

How 614 area code spam calls arrive

Based on 127 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 614 spam calls reached recipients:

1
Live Voice
58 reports · 46%
2
Prerecorded Voice
47 reports · 37%
3
Text Message
22 reports · 17%

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 614

Numbers reported to the FCC or by our community in the last 12 months. Click any to run a full reverse-phone lookup.

Prerecorded Voice 2 reports last reported Jul 1, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 2 reports last reported Jan 8, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Aug 6, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Aug 5, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 29, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 27, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jul 25, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 23, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 21, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 21, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 21, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 20, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 20, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 20, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 20, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 20, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 20, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jul 16, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 16, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 14, 2026

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 614 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 614 numbers around Columbus, Ohio? You can't legitimately block every 614 call without also missing legitimate ones from Columbus, Ohio - 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

  1. Download the free AT&T ActiveArmor app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your wireless number.
  3. Enable Fraud Blocking and Suspected Spam Warning.
  4. To block a specific number, tap the call in your history → Block.

Verizon

  1. Download the free Verizon Call Filter app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your Verizon account.
  3. Turn on Spam Filter.
  4. To block a specific number: My Verizon → Blocks → Add Number.

T-Mobile

  1. Download the free Scam Shield app (iOS + Android).
  2. Enable Scam Block (blocks known scam calls silently).
  3. Use Scam ID to see “Scam Likely” caller ID on suspicious numbers.
  4. To block a specific number, dial #662# from your device.

All carriers

  1. Register on the FTC's National Do-Not-Call list.
  2. Report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints.
  3. On iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers.
  4. 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 614 area code

Area codes 614 and 380 are telephone area codes in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for all or part of four counties in central Ohio, surrounding and including the state capital of Columbus. Area code 614 is one of the original area codes assigned for Ohio in 1947, while area code 380 is an overlay code covering the same territory.

614 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 614?

Area code 614 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Area codes for Columbus, Ohio, US in Ohio, primarily including Columbus and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1947.

Where does area code 614 cover?

Area code 614 covers the Columbus, Ohio area.

Is 614 a real area code or a scam?

614 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 614 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 614 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Columbus. 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 614?

614 shares coverage with overlay code 380. That means new phone numbers issued in the same geographic area may have either area code, and 10-digit dialing is required.

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