The 479 area code is a telephone area code serving the northwestern part of Arkansas. Look up any phone number starting with 479 area code. Results may include:
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Area code 479 is seeing a lot of Social Security imposters and Medicare screening scams. Callers try to get your health insurance details by offering free cancer screenings or medical devices.
Robocalls claim your Social Security Number has been involved in "fraudulent activities" or has been "compromised." The computerized voice threatens you with "legal enforcement actions" and "legal proceedings" if you do not call them back immediately. They use your fear of losing benefits to trick you into calling back and giving up personal information. Real Social Security Administration offices never call to threaten legal action. They communicate through U.S. Mail.
"Voicemail recording of computerized voice informing me that legal enforcement actions filed on my social security number for fraudulent activities."
A caller named "Becky" targets people over 50 and falsely claims you must get certain cancer screening tests immediately or Medicare will label you as "ineligible for coverage." She creates panic to trick you into giving up your Medicare information, which they use for fraudulent billing to Medicare. Medicare never calls to threaten the loss of your benefits. All legitimate medical tests are ordered by your personal doctor.
"'Becky' claims u need to have cancer screening done or u will loose ur Medicare benefits. There is complaint after complaint on this-WHY is nothing EVER done to these low life piece of craps??"
Frequent robocalls claim it's your "second notice" or "last chance" to extend your vehicle's factory warranty, even for 12-year-old cars. The caller doesn't know what kind of car you drive and claims it's a "final notice" about your warranty expiring. Some spoof Caller ID to show "Arkansas Forestry Commission" to build trust. They use your interest in car protection to sell you overpriced or unnecessary service contracts from third-party companies. These calls are not from your car's manufacturer.
"Called ID said Arkansas Forestry Commission, was indeed about my extended car warranty"
Robocalls claiming to be from Xfinity or Comcast state that your "50% discount for the year was being stopped" because you have not responded to them. They urge you to call back to keep your discount active, even calling people who don't have Xfinity or Comcast service. They use your callback to steal personal or account information through phishing. Cable companies do not use threatening robocalls to notify you of account changes. This "50% discount" is completely fabricated.
"called and left a message saying it was Xfinity and the 50% discount for the year was being stopped because we have not responded to them. I do not have any services so there is nothing to cancell....."
Callers contact residents about "outstanding federal student loan balances" and offer debt elimination or forgiveness programs. They send text messages claiming "I didn't receive your forms for student debt elimination" and warn that your application will expire. They target anyone, including people who have never had a student loan. They use your desperation about debt to collect upfront fees for fake forgiveness programs. Legitimate federal student loan forgiveness programs are managed through official government websites, never through unsolicited calls.
"I received a text that said 'I didn't receive your forms for student debt elimination. Call today at 479-279-8190 for an extension or your application will expire.' I don't have any student debt."
"Brent Bigs" leaves messages claiming to be from the "Walmart Corporate office in association with Amazon." He informs you that you are a 2nd place winner and have a "certified Bank of America check" waiting for you. He mentions well-known Arkansas companies like Walmart to sound legitimate. They use your excitement about winning to trick you into paying fees to collect your non-existent prize. Real sweepstakes never require winners to pay taxes or fees upfront.
"A man named something like 'Brent Bigs' left message. Said he was from Walmart Corporate office in association with Amazon. Had for me a certified Bank of America check as 2nd place winner randomly selected."
Area Code 479 phone numbers reported as unwanted calls to the FTC in the last 30 days.
(479) 533-0560
3 reports ·
(479) 307-0906
2 reports ·
(479) 394-9399
2 reports ·
(479) 304-0460
2 reports ·
(479) 789-4723
2 reports ·
(479) 346-6140
2 reports ·
(479) 465-6504
2 reports ·
(479) 981-7623
1 report ·
(479) 307-3178
1 report ·
(479) 324-5045
1 report ·
No, 479 is a genuine Arkansas area code serving Fort Smith, Fayetteville, and Springdale in the northwest corner of the state. Spoofers choose it to blend in with the legitimate call traffic of a fast-growing region anchored by the University of Arkansas and major retail employers.
The presence of the University of Arkansas and a large student population makes northwest Arkansas a ripe target for student loan forgiveness scams, with callers sending texts warning that "forms for student debt elimination" are about to expire even for people who never borrowed a dime. Fraudsters have also spoofed the caller ID to read "Arkansas Forestry Commission" to add false credibility to extended auto warranty robocalls.
Area code 479 serves the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Arkansas.
Area code 479 was created on January 19, 2002, from a split of area code 501 .
Area code 479 is a general purpose code which was placed in service on January 19, 2002.
| Rate Center | Number of Prefixes |
|---|---|
| FORT SMITH | 51 |
| FAYETTEVL | 50 |
| ROGERS | 31 |
| BENTONVL | 25 |
| SPRINGDALE | 17 |
| RUSSELLVL | 16 |
| SILOAM SPG | 9 |
| CLARKSVL | 6 |
| GREENWOOD | 5 |
| MENA | 5 |
| VAN BUREN | 5 |
| ALMA | 4 |
| DANVILLE | 4 |
| EUREKA SPG | 4 |
| Other | 62 |
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