501 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (501) 452-3875 | ||
| (501) 356-0673 | ||
| (501) 559-8487 | ||
| (501) 443-2115 | ||
| (501) 576-7382 | ||
| (501) 629-9902 | ||
| (501) 559-8302 | ||
| (501) 559-8325 | ||
| (501) 629-9571 | ||
| (501) 576-7452 |
The 501 area code is currently plagued by the "Megan" student loan forgiveness scheme and fake arrest warrant threats. Scammers call offering fake debt relief or claim you are in legal trouble to trick you into paying money.
Creates false urgency about expiring loan forgiveness due to the presidential election to steal PII.
"'megan' didn't sound robotic like typical scam calls and I have been waiting for information about my student loans so I almost believed it. 'megan' said this was her call back number but the number the call came from was 231-299-6947."
Automated local calls threatening imminent arrest by local cops for SSN violations to extort SSNs and banking data.
"I got a phone call from this number and he kept asking me for my Date of Birth and Social Security number he told me that my Social Security number had been used illegally and I would be arrested if I didn't cooperate. I told him no way... and he told me I would be arrested within the hour!"
Refuses to identify the company or issue until victims provide SSNs and DOBs to "verify" their identity.
"She knew my name and address... Wanted me to give her the last 4 digits of my social security and date of birth to verify my info. I asked repeatedly what is the name of your company and what is this about. She kept saying she could not tell me until I verified my SS# and date of birth."
Telemarketers calling 20 times in a few days to push Medicaid/Medicare plans, ignoring Do Not Call requests.
"Has called 20 times in 4 days about insurance"
Sends out-of-state SMS texts claiming unpaid tolls, urging callbacks to 866 numbers to steal credit card data.
"I have received a text on 3 different dates from +1(501)-361-0104. On each they have wanted me to call 866-213-2672 regarding my PA Turnpike account."
Calls claiming victims were overcharged, requesting remote PC screen access while the victim logs into their bank.
"I got a call telling me that It was Verizon tech support...they wanted me to sigh into my bank account, while there were ABLE TO SEE MY COMPUTER SCREEN I told them with all the scams going on I was not going to give them that information. I was greeted with them hanging up on me!"
Area code 501 covers most communities in central Arkansas.
Area code 501 was one of the original North American area codes assigned in 1947. Originally it served all of Arkansas. In 1995, area code 870 was created to serve other areas of Arkansas, and in 2002, area code 479 was created to serve the northwestern part of the state.
The 501 area code anchors central Arkansas, including Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Hot Springs - the state's political and medical hub. Calls commonly come from Arkansas state government caseworkers, UAMS patient schedulers, Stephens Inc. financial advisors, and Little Rock Air Force Base housing administrators.