Discovering the truth about a phone number, email, or address history can be eye-opening, please use this tool with caution.USA Area code 812 - New Albany, IN
Area code 812 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Area codes that serve the southern third of the state of Indiana in Indiana. It was activated in 1947 and today covers roughly 817,773 residents across 128 cities and towns .
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Who called me from area code 812?
A call from area code 812 most likely originates from New Albany or elsewhere in Indiana - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 25 812 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 812 below.
- If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 812 residents see it.
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Where is the 812 area code? Coverage map
The pin marks New Albany, the largest city served by area code 812. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.
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Cities in the 812 area code
Area code 812 serves the following 128 communities:
Area codes near 812 (overlay + neighboring)
If a caller ID shows one of these codes, the call is probably still from the New Albany area or a nearby region. Click any code to see its own page.
812 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)
Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 812 over the last 12 months.
55 complaints in the last 12 months. That's about 54% fewer robocall complaints per capita than the US average - 7 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 812 area code spam calls arrive
Based on 55 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 812 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 812
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 812 spam calls (by carrier)
Getting repeated spam calls from 812 numbers around New Albany, Indiana? You can't legitimately block every 812 call without also missing legitimate ones from New Albany, Indiana - 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 812 area code
Area codes 812 and 930 are telephone area codes in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for the southern third of the state of Indiana. The numbering plan area (NPA) includes Evansville and most of its suburbs, the Indiana portions of the Louisville and Cincinnati metropolitan areas, and the cities of Bedford, Bloomington, Columbus, Greensburg, Jasper, Princeton, Seymour, Terre Haute, and Vincennes. The NPA also serves a small section of Kentucky located adjacent to Evansville and north of the Ohio River whose most notable landmark is Ellis Park Race Course, a Thoroughbred horse racing track.
812 area code FAQ: common questions
What area code is 812?
Area code 812 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Area codes that serve the southern third of the state of Indiana in Indiana, primarily including New Albany and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1947.
Where does area code 812 cover?
Area code 812 covers the New Albany, Indiana area.
Is 812 a real area code or a scam?
812 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 812 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 812 spam calls?
You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from New Albany. 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 812?
812 shares coverage with overlay code 930. 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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