229 Area Code - Page 2
Historical Information About Area Code 229
Area code 229 was created on March 1, 1993, and originally served the southwest corner of Georgia. This area code was split on November 1, 1997, when area code 404 was created to serve the Atlanta metropolitan area. In 2001, area code 229 was extended to serve the entire state of Georgia.
Are 229 Area Code Numbers Scams?
If you've received a call from a 229 area code number, you may be wondering if it's a scam. Unfortunately, there's no one-size-fits-all answer to that question. However, there are some things you can do to protect yourself from scammers, whether they're calling from a 229 area code or any other number.First, be aware of the signs of a scam. Watch out for callers who are trying to sell you something you don't need, asking for personal information like your Social Security number or bank account details, or trying to trick you into sending them money.
If you think you may have been scammed, report it to the Federal Trade Commission. You can also contact your state Attorney General's office.
In addition, you can take steps to protect yourself from scam calls, even if you don't know the number calling you. For example, you can add your number to the National Do Not Call Registry, or use a call blocker app to help screen calls and protect yourself from scammers.
If you're ever in doubt about whether a call is a scam, don't hesitate to hang up and call the company or person back using a number you know to be legitimate. By being aware of the signs of a scam and taking precautions to protect yourself, you can help reduce your chances of becoming a victim.
How To Report Suspicious Numbers With Area Code 229?
Are you getting calls from a number with the area code 229? If so, you may be wondering what to do about it. You may be concerned that the call is a scam, and you want to know how to report it.In this article, we'll tell you how to report suspicious numbers with area code 229. We'll also provide some tips for avoiding scams and protecting yourself online.
How to Report Suspicious Numbers with Area Code 229
If you receive a call from a number with the area code 229, you should first try to determine whether or not the call is legitimate. If you have any doubts, you can report the number to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
To report the number, you can visit the FTC's website or call the FTC's Consumer Helpline at 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357). You can also report the number to your state's attorney general's office.
Tips for Avoiding Scams
Here are some tips for avoiding scams and protecting yourself online:
-Never give out your personal information to someone you don't know.
-Never click on links or open attachments in emails from strangers.
-Be skeptical of unsolicited phone calls and emails.
-Use strong passwords and change them regularly.
-Install a reputable antivirus program and keep it up-to-date.
The best way to protect yourself from scams is to be aware of the common scams and red flags. If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. If you're ever in doubt, you can always contact the FTC or your state's attorney general's office.
Details of Prefixes in 229 Area Code
- Prefix:(229) 388Current Location:TiftonCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 389Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Level 3 Communications, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 391Current Location:TiftonCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 392Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 393Current Location:ValdostaCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 394Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Level 3 Communications, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 395Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 396Current Location:OmegaCarrier:Plant Telenet, Inc. - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 397Current Location:ThomasvilleCarrier:City Of ThomasvilleType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 399Current Location:RochelleCarrier:Georgia Windstream, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 400Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 401Current Location:CordeleCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 402Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 403Current Location:ValdostaCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 404Current Location:FitzgeraldCarrier:Mcc Telephony Of Georgia, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 405Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Teleport Communications America, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 406Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 407Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 409Current Location:FitzgeraldCarrier:Windstream Georgia Communications Corp.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 410Current Location:AmericusCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 412Current Location:ValdostaCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 413Current Location:ValdostaCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 415Current Location:ValdostaCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 416Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 417Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 418Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 419Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Mcc Telephony Of Georgia, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 420Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 422Current Location:FitzgeraldCarrier:Mcc Telephony Of Georgia, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 423Current Location:FitzgeraldCarrier:Windstream Georgia Communications Corp.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 424Current Location:FitzgeraldCarrier:Windstream Georgia Communications Corp.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 425Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 426Current Location:FitzgeraldCarrier:Windstream Georgia Communications Corp.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 428Current Location:FitzgeraldCarrier:Windstream Georgia Communications Corp.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 429Current Location:FitzgeraldCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 430Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 431Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 432Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 433Current Location:ValdostaCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 434Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 435Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 436Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 438Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 439Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 441Current Location:FitzgeraldCarrier:Mcc Telephony Of Georgia, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 443Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Southern Communications ServicesType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 444Current Location:ValdostaCarrier:Powertel Atlanta Licenses, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 445Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Southern Communications ServicesType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 446Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 447Current Location:FitzgeraldCarrier:Mcc Telephony Of Georgia, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 449Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 450Current Location:FitzgeraldCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 452Current Location:FitzgeraldCarrier:Mcc Telephony Of Georgia, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 453Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 454Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Level 3 Communications, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 455Current Location:Ray CityCarrier:Windstream Georgia Communications Corp.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 456Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 457Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 458Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:At&t Corp.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 459Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 460Current Location:ValdostaCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 463Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:At&t Corp.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 465Current Location:AttapulgusCarrier:Quincy Telephone Co.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 467Current Location:AbbevilleCarrier:Windstream Georgia Communications Corp.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 468Current Location:OcillaCarrier:Windstream Georgia Communications Corp.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 469Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Ymax Communications Corp. - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 471Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Level 3 Communications, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 472Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 477Current Location:FitzgeraldCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 479Current Location:LeslieCarrier:Citizens CommsType:
- Prefix:(229) 482Current Location:LakelandCarrier:Windstream Georgia Communications Corp.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 483Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 484Current Location:FitzgeraldCarrier:Mcc Telephony Of Georgia, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 485Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Birch Communications, Inc. - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 486Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Mcc Telephony Of Georgia, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 489Current Location:FitzgeraldCarrier:Mcc Telephony Of Georgia, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 492Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Mcc Telephony Of Georgia, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 493Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Deltacom, Inc. - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 494Current Location:FitzgeraldCarrier:Mcc Telephony Of Georgia, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 495Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 496Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Mcc Telephony Of Georgia, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 498Current Location:BostonCarrier:Windstream Georgia Communications Corp.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 499Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 502Current Location:MoultrieCarrier:Windstream Georgia Communications Corp.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 503Current Location:LakelandCarrier:Windstream Georgia Communications Corp.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 504Current Location:ThomasvilleCarrier:Porta-phone Div Of John H. Phipps Dba Am Mesg SvcType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 505Current Location:ValdostaCarrier:Porta-phone Div Of John H. Phipps Dba Am Mesg SvcType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 506Current Location:ValdostaCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 507Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 508Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 513Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Level 3 Communications, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 514Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Level 3 Communications, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 515Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Level 3 Communications, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 516Current Location:Carrier:Level 3 Communications, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 518Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Level 3 Communications, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 520Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Mci Worldcom Communications, Inc. - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 521Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Mcc Telephony Of Georgia, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 522Current Location:CamillaCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 524Current Location:DonalsonvilleCarrier:Georgia Windstream, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 526Current Location:FitzgeraldCarrier:Mcc Telephony Of Georgia, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 528Current Location:OmegaCarrier:Plant Telephone Co.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 529Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 530Current Location:FitzgeraldCarrier:Mcc Telephony Of Georgia, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 532Current Location:AlapahaCarrier:Windstream Georgia Communications Corp.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 533Current Location:EnigmaCarrier:Windstream Georgia Communications Corp.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 535Current Location:OmegaCarrier:Plant Telephone Co.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 536Current Location:FitzgeraldCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 537Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 538Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Southern Communications ServicesType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 539Current Location:ValdostaCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 543Current Location:Du PontCarrier:Windstream Georgia Communications Corp.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 546Current Location:OmegaCarrier:Plant Telephone Co.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 548Current Location:ValdostaCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 549Current Location:SparksCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 551Current Location:ThomasvilleCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 552Current Location:FitzgeraldCarrier:Mcc Telephony Of Georgia, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 556Current Location:TiftonCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 557Current Location:FitzgeraldCarrier:Mcc Telephony Of Georgia, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 558Current Location:ThomasvilleCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 559Current Location:Lake ParkCarrier:Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & TelType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 560Current Location:ValdostaCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 561Current Location:ValdostaCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 563Current Location:ValdostaCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 566Current Location:AshburnCarrier:Windstream Georgia Communications Corp.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 567Current Location:AshburnCarrier:Windstream Georgia Communications Corp.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 569Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 573Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:At&t Corp.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 574Current Location:OchlockneeCarrier:Windstream Georgia Telephone, Inc.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 575Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 576Current Location:FitzgeraldCarrier:Mcc Telephony Of Georgia, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 577Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Mcc Telephony Of Georgia, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 584Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Deltacom, Inc. - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 585Current Location:ValdostaCarrier:Mcc Telephony Of Georgia, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 588Current Location:ValdostaCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 589Current Location:FitzgeraldCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 591Current Location:AmericusCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 594Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Deltacom, Inc. - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 595Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Southern Communications ServicesType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 599Current Location:Du PontCarrier:Windstream Georgia Communications Corp.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 602Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 603Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - GaType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 605Current Location:QuitmanCarrier:Windstream Georgia Communications Corp.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 608Current Location:FitzgeraldCarrier:Mcc Telephony Of Georgia, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 612Current Location:FitzgeraldCarrier:Mcc Telephony Of Georgia, Llc - GaType:Landline
- Prefix:(229) 613Current Location:AshburnCarrier:Windstream Georgia Communications Corp.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 616Current Location:MoultrieCarrier:Windstream Georgia Communications Corp.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 619Current Location:AlbanyCarrier:Southern Communications ServicesType:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 622Current Location:FitzgeraldCarrier:Windstream Georgia Communications Corp.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 623Current Location:ParrottCarrier:Windstream Georgia Communications Corp.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(229) 624Current Location:PineviewCarrier:Georgia Windstream, Inc.Type:Mobile
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