301 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (301) 497-7056 | ||
| (301) 615-9855 | ||
| (301) 920-0245 | ||
| (301) 612-1883 | ||
| (301) 628-8250 | ||
| (301) 973-6974 | ||
| (301) 612-3861 | ||
| (301) 517-9683 | ||
| (301) 417-5775 | ||
| (301) 417-5007 |
The 301 area code is frequently used for grandparent bail scams and unsolicited texts about buying your home. Scammers often use emotional manipulation or constant messaging to trick you into sending money or giving up personal details.
Fake attorneys demand up to $15,000 in immediate bail money via gift cards for relatives.
"Caller pretended to be grandson and needed bail money because he was in jail for drunk driving, getting in an accident, etc. Really upset my elderly parents. Special place in hell for you scammer who prays on the elderly."
Unsolicited texts to confirm active numbers and lock owners into lowball wholesale property deals.
"Hey [NAME], my apologies for the surprise msg. I hope you are staying healthy! I'm Nate, a local realtor and I am interested in buying the property at [ADDRESS]. Do I have the right person?"
Threats of SSN suspension due to fraudulent activity to steal identities.
"Robocall says this is Officer xxxxx, a complaint has been filed against your social security number and 'this is the last attempt to contact you'."
Vague robocalls threatening job searches and pending actions to extort fake settlements.
"They left a voicemail saying that I needed to call them back about a claim against me. Pretty sure it's bogus."
Fake special agents threaten immediate imprisonment over tax issues to extort gift cards.
"Received a message... stated that they are the IRS saying that I need to call them about a very important legal matter saying I am in jeopardy of legal conflict and said myself or my attorney needed to call them back immediately or face imprisonment...."
Fake $1,400 orders or iCloud breaches used to panic victims into surrendering logins.
"Call with an automated message, pretending to be Amazon customer service. They tell you that there was a fraudulent charge on your account, then they tell you to press 1 to talk to customer service."
Relentless robocall demands to buy overpriced warranties before fictitious coverage expires.
"I have asked this company repeatedly for more than 4 years to stop calling me. It is a car warranty extension. I receive an average of 8-10 calls per week from this and other numbers associated with them. NO doesn't work with them. I'm at the end of my rope with them."
Area code 301 covers the western part of Maryland, encompassing areas within the Greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan region, sections of southern Maryland, and rural western Maryland.
Area code 301 is part of an overlay system with area codes 240 and 227 . This means that multiple area codes serve the same geographic region. Area code 301 was established in 1947, area code 240 was added in 1997, and area code 227 was added on June 14, 2023. Ten-digit dialing is required for all calls within this region.
Home to federal agencies, defense contractors, and biotech firms, the 301 area code anchors western and southern Maryland. Lockheed Martin HQ support, Marriott International corporate offices, and NIH grant administrators are among the most common callers.