Area codesGeorgia770

USA Area code 770 - Atlanta, GA

Area code 770 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Area code in Georgia, United States in Georgia. It was activated in 1995 .

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Local time in 770 ?
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Time zone ?
Eastern (ET)
Activated ?
1995

Who called me from area code 770?

A call from area code 770 most likely originates from Atlanta or elsewhere in Georgia - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 25 770 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 770 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 770 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?
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 770?
5. Are you actively waiting on a business decision (delivery, loan, job, etc.)?

Where is the 770 area code? Coverage map

The pin marks Atlanta, the largest city served by area code 770. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.

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Cities in the 770 area code

Area code 770 serves the following 29 communities:

Barrow
Bartow
Butts
Carroll
Cherokee
Clayton
Cobb
Coweta
Dawson
DeKalb
Douglas
Fayette
Forsyth
Fulton
Gwinnett
Hall
Haralson
Heard
Henry
Lamar
Meriwether
Newton
Oconee
Paulding
Pike
Polk
Rockdale
Spalding
Walton

Area codes near 770 (overlay + neighboring)

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

770 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)

Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 770 over the last 12 months.

Monthly FCC robocall complaints for area code 770 over the last 12 months 0 25 50 75 100 August 2025: 9 reports Aug '25 September 2025: 9 reports Sep October 2025: 3 reports Oct November 2025: 6 reports Nov December 2025: 16 reports Dec January 2026: 14 reports Jan '26 February 2026: 6 reports Feb March 2026: 12 reports Mar April 2026: 6 reports Apr May 2026: 12 reports May June 2026: 25 reports Jun July 2026: 28 reports Jul August 2026: 2 reports Aug

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

How 770 area code spam calls arrive

Based on 148 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 770 spam calls reached recipients:

1
Prerecorded Voice
58 reports · 39%
2
Live Voice
54 reports · 36%
3
Text Message
36 reports · 24%

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 770

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

Live Voice 2 reports last reported Jul 11, 2026
Text Message 2 reports last reported Jun 12, 2026
Text Message 2 reports last reported Feb 6, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 2 reports last reported Jan 13, 2026
Text Message 2 reports last reported Dec 24, 2025
Live Voice 2 reports last reported Dec 3, 2025
Live Voice, Text Message 2 reports last reported Oct 24, 2025
Text Message 1 report last reported Aug 7, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Aug 7, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 31, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 31, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 30, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 28, 2026
Live 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
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 17, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 17, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 17, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 17, 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 770 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 770 numbers around Atlanta, Georgia? You can't legitimately block every 770 call without also missing legitimate ones from Atlanta, 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 770 area code

Area code 770 is a telephone area code in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) serving all or part of 29 counties in North Georgia, including most of Atlanta's suburbs. It was created in 1995 in a split of numbering plan area (NPA) 404.

770 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 770?

Area code 770 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Area code in Georgia, United States in Georgia, primarily including Atlanta and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1995.

Where does area code 770 cover?

Area code 770 covers the Atlanta, Georgia area.

Is 770 a real area code or a scam?

770 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 770 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 770 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Atlanta. 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 770?

770 does not currently have an overlay area code assigned. New numbers in the region are still issued with the 770 prefix.

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