The 301 area code is serving the western part of Maryland, including Maryland's portion of the Greater Washington, D.C. metro area, portions of southern Maryland, along with rural western Maryland. Look up any phone number starting with 301 area code. Results may include:
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The 301 area code is frequently used for grandparent bail scams and unsolicited texts about buying your home. Scammers often use emotional manipulation or constant messaging to trick you into sending money or giving up personal details.
A caller pretends to be your grandson, claiming he was arrested for drunk driving in an accident and desperately needs thousands of dollars for bail. The caller begs you "Don't tell anyone." A second person calling himself "attorney Michael White" often joins the call to add pressure and demand $3,000, $8,000, or even $15,000 immediately. They use your emotional connection to steal whatever money you send through wire transfers or gift cards. Real officers do not call relatives for bail money. All bail transactions happen at the courthouse or detention center.
"Caller pretended to be grandson and needed bail money because he was in jail for drunk driving, getting in an accident, etc. Really upset my elderly parents. Special place in hell for you scammer who prays on the elderly."
You receive texts from people like "Nate," "Jim," or "Danny" claiming to be local real estate investors who know your name and address. They offer to buy your home for cash even though it's not for sale, using generic first names with no company information, and may call from one number but ask you to call back a different one. They use your reply to confirm your number is active and lock you into lowball offers before you can check your home's real market value. These callers pull addresses from public records to appear legitimate.
"Hey [NAME], my apologies for the surprise msg. I hope you are staying healthy! I'm Nate, a local realtor and I am interested in buying the property at [ADDRESS]. Do I have the right person?"
Scammers robocall claiming there is "suspicious or fraudulent activity" on your Social Security Number. The recording or live caller, often with a heavy accent, threatens that your SSN will be "suspended" and legal proceedings will begin unless you press 1 to speak with an "agent." The caller ID may be spoofed to say "SSI," and they pressure you to provide personal information to "confirm" your identity. They use whatever information you give them to steal your identity or benefits. Your Social Security number cannot be suspended or canceled. The SSA contacts people by U.S. Mail, never by phone threats.
"Robocall says this is Officer xxxxx, a complaint has been filed against your social security number and 'this is the last attempt to contact you'."
Robocalls leave vague but alarming voicemails about a "complaint being filed against you" or "pending case in our office." The message omits your name and the company's name, threatens that a "job search" will be conducted against you, calls itself your "official phone notification" of pending action, and tells you to call back a different number, sometimes in another state. They use your callback to steal personal information or money through fake settlement offers. Real lawsuits are delivered by process servers or certified mail, never anonymous robocalls.
"They left a voicemail saying that I needed to call them back about a claim against me. Pretty sure it's bogus."
Scammers call claiming to be from the IRS or U.S. Treasury, often using spoofed Caller ID that says "Ofc of the Comp." Callers, frequently with heavy Indian accents, claim to be "special agents" calling about a "very important legal matter," state you are in jeopardy of legal conflict, threaten immediate arrest or imprisonment over tax issues, and demand you call back immediately to avoid prosecution. They steal money through fake tax payments or personal information for identity theft. The IRS contacts taxpayers through U.S. Mail only. They never threaten arrest or demand gift cards.
"Received a message... stated that they are the IRS saying that I need to call them about a very important legal matter saying I am in jeopardy of legal conflict and said myself or my attorney needed to call them back immediately or face imprisonment...."
You get robocalls with Caller ID saying "Apple" claiming your iCloud account has been compromised, or claiming there's been a fraudulent Amazon charge over $1,400. Both versions urge you to "press 1" to speak with fake support agents who then steal your account login information or financial details. They use your account access to make purchases or lock you out of your own accounts. Apple and Amazon send security notifications through email or their official apps, never by phone calls.
"Call with an automated message, pretending to be Amazon customer service. They tell you that there was a fraudulent charge on your account, then they tell you to press 1 to talk to customer service."
These are relentless robocalls trying to sell extended auto warranties with pre-recorded messages claiming it's a "final notice" before your coverage expires. They continue calling multiple times a week or daily, don't know your specific warranty details but pressure you for personal information, and pressing a number to be "removed from the list" does not stop the calls. They sell overpriced service contracts with very limited coverage that often don't pay out when you need repairs. Real manufacturers communicate about warranties through mail, not daily robocalls.
"I have asked this company repeatedly for more than 4 years to stop calling me. It is a car warranty extension. I receive an average of 8-10 calls per week from this and other numbers associated with them. NO doesn't work with them. I'm at the end of my rope with them."
Area Code 301 phone numbers reported as unwanted calls to the FTC in the last 30 days.
(301) 349-9473
20 reports ·
(301) 969-9616
5 reports ·
(301) 603-3412
4 reports ·
(301) 332-0973
4 reports ·
(301) 709-7138
3 reports ·
(301) 409-5863
3 reports ·
(301) 409-0660
3 reports ·
(301) 241-9547
3 reports ·
(301) 430-1997
3 reports ·
(301) 785-2473
3 reports ·
No, area code 301 is a legitimate phone prefix covering the Maryland suburbs of Washington D.C., including Silver Spring and Waldorf. Fraudsters spoof it to make their calls look familiar, trustworthy, and government-adjacent.
Social Security Administration impersonators who threaten to suspend your SSN and IRS arrest-warrant robocalls from fake Treasury special agents dominate the complaints here. Grandparent bail-money scams demanding wire transfers or gift cards are also highly active.
Area code 301 covers the western part of Maryland, encompassing areas within the Greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan region, sections of southern Maryland, and rural western Maryland.
Area code 301 is part of an overlay system with area codes 240 and 227 . This means that multiple area codes serve the same geographic region. Area code 301 was established in 1947, area code 240 was added in 1997, and area code 227 was added on June 14, 2023. Ten-digit dialing is required for all calls within this region.
Area code 301 is a general purpose code which was placed in service on January 1, 1947.
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|---|---|
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| WSHNGTNZN2 | 78 |
| WSNGTNZN10 | 47 |
| WSNG236Z13 | 38 |
| WSHNGTNZN4 | 37 |
| FREDERICK | 35 |
| GAITHERSBG | 32 |
| WSHNGTNZN5 | 29 |
| WSNGTNZN11 | 27 |
| LAUREL236 | 22 |
| WALDORF | 22 |
| WSNG236Z14 | 20 |
| HAGERSTOWN | 19 |
| WSHNGTNZN6 | 18 |
| Other | 151 |
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