Chicago area code named worst for scam calls in Illinois
While scam calls and texts irritate thousands across the state and country on a seemingly constant basis, one area code in Illinois is more respons...
September 1, 2023
4:28 AM
While scam calls and texts irritate thousands across the state and country on a seemingly constant basis, one area code in Illinois is more responsible for scam messages than others. BeenVerified , Chicago's"773" area code was ranked as the worst area code in the state for scam calls. While scam calls remain prevalent, particularly from the 773 area code, the study shows that spam text messages have gained relevance, with nine of the top 12 scam phone numbers across the country sending text messages.
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