What is the 224 Area Code?
Chicago (Northwest Suburbs), IL
Safety Rating: MODERATE
The 224 area code serves Chicago (Northwest Suburbs), IL and surrounding areas. Established in 1999, it covers Arlington Heights, Barrington, Elk Grove Village, Hoffman Estates, Mount Prospect, Palatine, Schaumburg.
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Legitimate Callers from 224
Government
Utilities
Service and billing notifications
Healthcare
Appointment reminders and follow-ups
Timezone
Central Time Zone (UTC-6)
Risk Level
4.2/10
2023 Scams
4525
Population
Approximately 1 million
Regional Information
Major Cities
- Arlington Heights
- Barrington
- Elk Grove Village
- Hoffman Estates
- Mount Prospect
- Palatine
- Schaumburg
Major Employers
- Motorola Solutions
- ComEd
- Allstate Insurance
- United Airlines
- Kraft Foods
Local Authorities
- Police: Northwest Suburban Special Operations Unit: (847) 350-1840
- Consumer Protection: Illinois Attorney General's Office, Consumer Fraud Bureau: (800) 386-5438
- Fraud Unit: Cook County Sheriff's Police Financial Crimes Unit: (708) 865-4836
Active Scam Alerts
No active scam alerts at this time.
Safety Resources
How to Report Scams
Immediate Steps:
- Document the call details
- Report to FTC at ftc.gov/complaint
- Contact local authorities
- Alert your bank if needed
Follow-up Actions:
- File written complaint
- Monitor credit reports
- Join Do Not Call Registry
- Share alert with community