What is the 401 Area Code?
Rhode Island
Safety Rating: MODERATE
The 401 area code serves Rhode Island and surrounding areas. Established in 1947, it covers Providence, Cranston, Warwick, Newport, Pawtucket.
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Legitimate Callers from 401
Government
Utilities
Service and billing notifications
Healthcare
Appointment reminders and follow-ups
Timezone
Eastern Time Zone (UTC-05:00)
Risk Level
5.2/10
2023 Scams
4864
Population
1,097,379
Regional Information
Major Cities
- Providence
- Cranston
- Warwick
- Newport
- Pawtucket
Major Employers
- Brown University
- Rhode Island Hospital
- CVS Health
Local Authorities
- Police: Rhode Island State Police: (401) 444-1000
- Consumer Protection: Rhode Island Attorney General's Office: (401) 274-4400
- Fraud Unit: Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation's Fraud Unit: (401) 462-9500
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