The 472 area code is a telephone area code serving southeastern North Carolina. Look up any phone number starting with 472 area code. Results may include:
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Area Code 472 phone numbers reported as unwanted calls to the FTC in the last 30 days.
(472) 201-7894
3 reports ·
(472) 202-5227
2 reports ·
(472) 300-5386
2 reports ·
(472) 238-6251
2 reports ·
(472) 272-8865
2 reports ·
(472) 238-6650
1 report ·
(472) 300-3560
1 report ·
(472) 238-6325
1 report ·
(472) 300-3278
1 report ·
(472) 248-0396
1 report ·
No, 472 is a legitimate North Carolina area code overlaying 910 and covering Fayetteville, Wilmington, and Jacksonville. Scammers spoof it to appear local to southeastern North Carolina, where Fort Bragg and Camp Lejeune give the region a large, transient population that may be less familiar with local numbers.
The military presence around Fayetteville and Jacksonville makes this region attractive to scammers who target service members and their families with financial and identity theft schemes. Fake debt collection threats and SSA suspension robocalls are the most frequently reported fraud types across the 910/472 area.
Phone numbers with the 472 area code originate from southeastern North Carolina.
Area code 472 works as an overlay with area code 910 . Area code 910 was established in 1993, and area code 472 was added to the same numbering plan area in October 2022. Ten-digit dialing is mandatory for this area code, a requirement since October 24, 2021.
Area code 472 is a general purpose code which was placed in service on October 7, 2022.
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