What is the 331 Area Code?

Chicago (West Suburbs), IL
Safety Rating: MODERATE

The 331 area code serves Chicago (West Suburbs), IL and surrounding areas. Established in 1997, it covers Aurora, Bolingbrook, Elgin, Naperville, Oak Park.

Legitimate Callers from 331

Government

Social Security Administration

Benefits and verification calls

Verify Caller
Official Prefix: 800-772

Internal Revenue Service

Tax-related communications

Verify Caller
Official Prefix: 800-829

Utilities

Service and billing notifications

Healthcare

Appointment reminders and follow-ups

Timezone

Central Time Zone (CST)

Risk Level

6.3/10

2023 Scams

5587

Population

Approximately 2.5 million

Regional Information

Major Cities

  • Aurora
  • Bolingbrook
  • Elgin
  • Naperville
  • Oak Park

Major Employers

  • Rush Copley Medical Center
  • Edward-Elmhurst Health
  • AbbVie
  • Northwestern Medicine
  • Amazon

Local Authorities

  • Police: Aurora Police Department (630-256-5500)
  • Consumer Protection: DuPage County Department of Consumer Protection (630-407-2100)
  • Fraud Unit: Naperville Police Department Fraud Unit (630-420-6666)

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

Local Support

Chicago (West Suburbs) Consumer Protection Office