701 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (701) 365-7596 | ||
| (701) 550-0773 | ||
| (701) 802-9088 | ||
| (701) 801-0024 | ||
| (701) 365-7504 | ||
| (701) 990-9341 | ||
| (701) 801-4814 | ||
| (701) 802-8743 | ||
| (701) 365-7304 | ||
| (701) 990-9649 |
North Dakota's 701 area code is seeing a rise in art insurance fraud and vague legal threats. Scammers use these calls to demand money for fake insurance policies or nonexistent court cases.
References fake insurance applications from noisy call centers to sell unneeded policies.
"I got two calls from different local numbers claiming to be 'Art' and giving this number as a call back. Interestingly enough, at the start of one of the messages, another voice is heard coaching someone to give high fives. 'High above, down below, now in the middle.' Then there's a pause before 'Art' comes on..."
Leaves vague voicemails threatening generic legal action to sell debt relief services.
"Received a call from 701-997-2698. They left a voice message saying 'If we don't hear from you then we will be forced to take legal action against you. Kindly press 1 or call us back at 701-997-2698.'"
Robocall claiming a $200 gift card fraud to extract remote computer access or logins.
"I was told my Amazon account was compromised. They had ordered a $200 grift card and I needed to call this number to get the money refunded to my account. There's no such charge to my account."
Threatens a $599 three-year auto-renewal to trick victims into sharing their screens.
"Recorded call said to call number to cancel a computer service contract or my bank account would be debited for $599 for 3 years. I called back and got a very noisy background and a person with an accent...He wanted me to get on my computer and bring up a screen share program. RED FLAG!!!"
Aggressively demands to buy catalytic converters, threatening to show up in person.
"This number has repeatedly called my auto repair business, demanding to speak to 'the boss' to buy catalytic converters. When I tell them the 'boss' is unavailable, they refuse to accept my answer...and tell me they will be coming to my business personally to ask someone else."
Falsely claims Google listings have expired to sell unnecessary SEO packages.
"Call multiple times per day stating that our Google listing has expired. The call is a 'robot'. ...When I re-dialed the number it was a non-working phone number. Scam, scam and scam"
Numbering plan area 701 is divided between the Bismarck and Fargo LATAs, and is one of only a few divided area codes. The Fargo LATA extends for some distance into northern Minnesota, as far east as Brainerd.
North Dakota's sole area code, 701 spans the entire state from Fargo to Bismarck to Grand Forks. Sanford Health appointment lines, Bobcat Company sales teams, and Bakken oil field dispatchers are among the most recognizable callers.