Area codesIllinois708

USA Area code 708 - Harvey, IL

Area code 708 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Area code for southern suburbs of Chicago, Illinois in Illinois. It was activated in 1989 and today covers roughly 1.2 million residents across 63 cities and towns, primarily in Cook County .

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Local time in 708 ?
-
Population served ?
1.2M
Overlay code ?
464
Time zone ?
Central (CT)
Activated ?
1989

Who called me from area code 708?

A call from area code 708 most likely originates from Harvey or elsewhere in Illinois - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 25 708 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 708 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 708 residents see it.
Report a scam call from 708 Help other 708-area residents - takes 20 seconds, no signup

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.

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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 708?
5. Are you actively waiting on a business decision (delivery, loan, job, etc.)?

Where is the 708 area code? Coverage map

The pin marks Harvey, the largest city served by area code 708. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.

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Cities in the 708 area code

Area code 708 serves the following 63 communities across 2 counties:

Alsip
Beecher
Bellwood
Berwyn
Blue Island
Bridgeview
Broadview
Burbank
Calumet City
Chicago Heights
Chicago Ridge
Cicero
Country Club Hills
Crest Hill
Crete
Dolton
East Hazel Crest
Elmwood Park
Evergreen Park
Flossmoor
Forest Park
Glenwood
Harvey
Harwood Heights
Hazel Crest
Hickory Hills
Homer Glen
Homewood
Justice
La Grange
Lansing
Lynwood
Lyons
Markham
Matteson
Maywood
Melrose Park
Midlothian
Mokena
Monee
Norridge
Northlake
Oak Forest
Oak Lawn
Oak Park
Olympia Fields
Orland Park
Palos Hills
Palos Park
Park Forest
Peotone
Richton Park
River Forest
River Grove
Riverdale
Sauk Village
South Holland
Steger
Tinley Park
University Park
Westchester
Western Springs
Worth

Area codes near 708 (overlay + neighboring)

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

708 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)

Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 708 over the last 12 months.

139 complaints in the last 12 months. That's about 23% fewer robocall complaints per capita than the US average - 11 per 100,000 residents vs a national average of 14.7.

Monthly FCC robocall complaints for area code 708 over the last 12 months 0 25 50 75 100 August 2025: 13 reports Aug '25 September 2025: 12 reports Sep October 2025: 2 reports Oct November 2025: 8 reports Nov December 2025: 10 reports Dec January 2026: 9 reports Jan '26 February 2026: 13 reports Feb March 2026: 10 reports Mar April 2026: 13 reports Apr May 2026: 6 reports May June 2026: 18 reports Jun July 2026: 17 reports Jul August 2026: 8 reports Aug

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

How 708 area code spam calls arrive

Based on 139 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 708 spam calls reached recipients:

1
Prerecorded Voice
83 reports · 60%
2
Live Voice
47 reports · 34%
3
Text Message
9 reports · 6%

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 708

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 24, 2026
Live Voice 2 reports last reported Aug 29, 2025
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Aug 8, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Aug 7, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Aug 6, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Aug 5, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Aug 4, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Aug 3, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Aug 3, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Aug 1, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 30, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 30, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 27, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 27, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 27, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 22, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 22, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 20, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 17, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 16, 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 708 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 708 numbers around Harvey, Illinois? You can't legitimately block every 708 call without also missing legitimate ones from Harvey, Illinois - 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 708 area code

state of Illinois. The numbering plan area comprises most of western and southern Cook County, and eastern and southern Will County.

708 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 708?

Area code 708 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Area code for southern suburbs of Chicago, Illinois in Illinois, primarily including Harvey and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1989.

Where does area code 708 cover?

Area code 708 covers Cook County, Will County, including cities such as Alsip, Beecher, Bellwood, Berwyn, Blue Island, and roughly 58 other communities.

Is 708 a real area code or a scam?

708 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 708 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 708 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Harvey. 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 708?

708 shares coverage with overlay code 464. 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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