Area codesGeorgia762

USA Area code 762 - Rome, GA

Area code 762 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Area codes for northern and west central Georgia, United States in Georgia. It was activated in 1992 .

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Local time in 762 ?
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Overlay code ?
706
Time zone ?
Eastern (ET)
Activated ?
1992

Who called me from area code 762?

A call from area code 762 most likely originates from Rome or elsewhere in Georgia - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 25 762 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 762 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 762 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.

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1. Were you expecting a call today?
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4. Is it during normal business hours in 762?
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Where is the 762 area code? Coverage map

The pin marks Rome, the largest city served by area code 762. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.

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Cities in the 762 area code

Area code 762 serves the following 51 communities:

Banks
Burke
Chattooga
Catoosa
Chattahoochee
Clarke
Columbia
Dade
Dawson
Elbert
Fannin
Franklin
Floyd
Gilmer
Glascock
Gordon
Greene
Habersham
Hancock
Harris
Hart
Heard
Jackson
Jasper
Jefferson
Jenkins
Lincoln
Lumpkin
Madison
McDuffie
Meriwether
Morgan
Murray
Muscogee
Oconee
Oglethorpe
Putnam
Rabun
Richmond
Stephens
Talbot
Taliaferro
Towns
Troup
Union
Upson
Walker
Warren
White
Whitfield
Wilkes

Area codes near 762 (overlay + neighboring)

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

762 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)

Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 762 over the last 12 months.

Monthly FCC robocall complaints for area code 762 over the last 12 months 0 25 50 75 100 August 2025: 3 reports Aug '25 September 2025: 8 reports Sep November 2025: 1 reports Nov December 2025: 1 reports Dec January 2026: 2 reports Jan '26 February 2026: 6 reports Feb March 2026: 4 reports Mar April 2026: 9 reports Apr May 2026: 8 reports May June 2026: 9 reports Jun July 2026: 16 reports Jul August 2026: 1 reports Aug

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data (dataset vakf-fz8e). Data as of August 6, 2026. Refreshed monthly.

How 762 area code spam calls arrive

Based on 68 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 762 spam calls reached recipients:

1
Prerecorded Voice
45 reports · 66%
2
Live Voice
15 reports · 22%
3
Text Message
8 reports · 12%

FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 6, 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 762

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 1 report last reported Jul 31, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 28, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 27, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jul 27, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 26, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 24, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 23, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 21, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 21, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 20, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jul 19, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 15, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 15, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 12, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 8, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jul 7, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jun 30, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jun 29, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jun 28, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jun 25, 2026

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 6, 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 762 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 762 numbers around Rome, Georgia? You can't legitimately block every 762 call without also missing legitimate ones from Rome, Georgia - 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 762 area code

Area codes 706 and 762 are telephone area codes in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for the northern and west central parts of Georgia, but excluding metropolitan Atlanta. The numbering plan area (NPA) is divided into three disconnected geographical regions. A small section is in west-central Georgia, in the region around Columbus.

762 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 762?

Area code 762 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Area codes for northern and west central Georgia, United States in Georgia, primarily including Rome and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1992.

Where does area code 762 cover?

Area code 762 covers the Rome, Georgia area.

Is 762 a real area code or a scam?

762 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 762 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 762 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Rome. 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 762?

762 shares coverage with overlay code 706. 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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