What is the 361 Area Code?
Corpus Christi, TX
Safety Rating: MODERATE
The 361 area code serves Corpus Christi, TX and surrounding areas. Established in 1947, it covers Corpus Christi, Beeville, George West, Kingsville, Alice.
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Legitimate Callers from 361
Government
Utilities
Service and billing notifications
Healthcare
Appointment reminders and follow-ups
Timezone
Central Time Zone (UTC-6)
Risk Level
5.2/10
2023 Scams
2848
Population
~435,000
Regional Information
Major Cities
- Corpus Christi
- Beeville
- George West
- Kingsville
- Alice
Major Employers
- Citgo
- Valero Energy
- Bayfront Medical Center
- Naval Air Station Corpus Christi
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Local Authorities
- Police: Corpus Christi Police Department: (361) 886-2600
- Consumer Protection: Texas Office of the Attorney General - Corpus Christi Regional Office: (361) 884-0789
- Fraud Unit: Corpus Christi Police Department Fraud Unit: (361) 886-2677
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