About DoNotTxt.com

This website helps you identify the source of unwanted spam text messages from US or Canadian phone numbers. All information is sourced from visitors or publicly available data and is provided for informational purposes only. We do not collect, store, or distribute personal information.

Area Codes in the United States

The United States uses a system of area codes to designate different geographic regions for telephone communication. These three-digit codes are essential for both domestic and international calling.

Notable Area Codes:

  • 212 - Manhattan, New York
  • 213 - Los Angeles, California
  • 305 - Miami, Florida
  • 312 - Chicago, Illinois
  • 415 - San Francisco, California
  • 617 - Boston, Massachusetts
  • 202 - Washington, D.C.

With over 300 area codes across the country covering both major metropolitan areas and rural regions, you can use our website to find the specific code for any location. Area codes follow this format: (2XX) through (9XX).

Understanding Phone Fraud Risks

Mobile phone fraud has become increasingly prevalent worldwide, particularly in the United States. Several key factors drive this trend:

Contributing Factors

The widespread adoption of mobile phones has created new opportunities for scammers, who leverage sophisticated technology to perpetrate fraud. They often use caller ID spoofing to mask their identity and pose as legitimate organizations.

Common Scam Types

  • Phishing attempts to steal personal information
  • Fake prize winning notifications
  • Fraudulent credit and loan offers
  • Automated robocalls with deceptive messages

Growing Concern

Phone and text message fraud represent one of the most common types of consumer scams, with cases continuing to rise. The global nature of these operations makes prosecution challenging, leading governments worldwide to implement stronger protective measures, including new laws and call-blocking technologies.

To protect yourself, stay informed about current scam tactics and maintain vigilance when receiving unexpected calls or messages.

How You're Helping

At DoNotTxt.com, we're building a comprehensive database of spam and unwanted text messages to help combat mobile fraud. By submitting unwanted messages you receive, you contribute to a larger effort that helps identify emerging scam patterns and protect others. When you report a spam message, we analyze its content, origin, and patterns while keeping your personal information private. This data helps us track common scam tactics, identify new fraud trends, and work with telecommunications providers to improve spam filtering systems. The more reports we receive, the better equipped we become at identifying and blocking malicious messages before they reach other users. Your participation helps improve our spam detection algorithms and strengthens our ability to protect mobile users from fraudulent activities.