(979) 201-8431
📍 Area code 979·Area code 979, Other / Unknown
Recent comments
- ScamFTC Verified ComplaintReported Jul 9, 2026
This number has been reported to the FTC as a government impersonator scam. Callers may claim to be from the CRA, IRS, or other government agencies. Do not provide personal information.
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About this number
- Phone number:
- (979) 201-8431
- Area code:
- 979
- Province:
- Other / Unknown
- Country:
- United States or international
- Number type:
- Mobile or landline
- Origin:
- Not a recognised Canadian area code
(979) 201-8431 uses the 979 area code. Numbers in this area code are based in Other / Unknown.
About area code 979
- Province / region:
- Other / Unknown
- Numbers reported here:
- 187
- Most common call type:
- Robocall
Numbers like this one have been reported 191 times in the the 979 area code area, most often as Robocall. See all reported 979 numbers →
What to do if you receive this call
Do not call back and do not provide personal information. Report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
Related numbers in area code 979
Other reported numbers in the 979 area code, with their reported type and report count.
- (979) 535-5946
Reported to FTC Do Not Call registry — Other
Robocall3 reports - (979) 453-8324
Reported to FTC Do Not Call registry — Other
Robocall3 reports - (979) 202-8465
This number has been reported to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission Do Not Call registry by American consumers. Numbers reported to the FTC frequently target Canadian consumers as well.
Scam1 report - (979) 837-8187
This number has been reported to the FTC as a government impersonator scam. Callers may claim to be from the CRA, IRS, or other government agencies. Do not provide personal information.
Scam1 report - (979) 987-3855
This number has been reported to the FTC for unsolicited medical or healthcare-related calls.
Telemarketer1 report
Frequently asked questions
- Is (979) 201-8431 safe to answer?
- Be cautious. (979) 201-8431 has been reported 1 time as Scam by Canadians, so it is likely an unwanted or spam call. If you don't recognise it, let it go to voicemail.
- Who is calling from (979) 201-8431?
- (979) 201-8431 has been reported 1 time as Scam. Most callers describe it as Scam.
- What area is (979) 201-8431 from?
- (979) 201-8431 uses the 979 area code in Other / Unknown.
- Should I call (979) 201-8431 back?
- No. Don't call (979) 201-8431 back — returning a spam or scam call can confirm your number is active and lead to more calls.
- How many times has (979) 201-8431 been reported?
- (979) 201-8431 has been reported 1 time by Canadians, most often as Scam.
- What area code is (979) 201-8431 from?
- (979) 201-8431 is in the 979 area code, associated with Other / Unknown.
- Is (979) 201-8431 a Canadian number?
- The 979 area code is not a recognised Canadian geographic area code, so (979) 201-8431 may be a toll-free or non-Canadian number.