Discovering the truth about a phone number, email, or address history can be eye-opening, please use this tool with caution.USA Area code 978 - Lowell, MA
Area code 978 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Telephone area codes for central and northeastern Massachusetts in Massachusetts. It was activated in 1997 .
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Who called me from area code 978?
A call from area code 978 most likely originates from Lowell or elsewhere in Massachusetts - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 25 978 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 978 below.
- If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 978 residents see it.
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Where is the 978 area code? Coverage map
The pin marks Lowell, the largest city served by area code 978. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.
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Cities in the 978 area code
Area code 978 serves the following 58 communities:
Area codes near 978 (overlay + neighboring)
If a caller ID shows one of these codes, the call is probably still from the Lowell area or a nearby region. Click any code to see its own page.
978 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)
Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 978 over the last 12 months.
Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data (dataset vakf-fz8e). Data as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly.
How 978 area code spam calls arrive
Based on 240 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 978 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 978
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 978 spam calls (by carrier)
Getting repeated spam calls from 978 numbers around Lowell, Massachusetts? You can't legitimately block every 978 call without also missing legitimate ones from Lowell, Massachusetts - 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 978 area code
Area codes 978 and 351 are telephone area codes in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for north central and most of northeastern Massachusetts. Area code 978 was created in an area code split of area code 508 on September 1, 1997. A permissive dialing period ended on February 1, 1998.
978 area code FAQ: common questions
What area code is 978?
Area code 978 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Telephone area codes for central and northeastern Massachusetts in Massachusetts, primarily including Lowell and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1997.
Where does area code 978 cover?
Area code 978 covers the Lowell, Massachusetts area.
Is 978 a real area code or a scam?
978 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 978 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 978 spam calls?
You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Lowell. 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 978?
978 shares coverage with overlay code 351. 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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