What is the 470 Area Code?

Atlanta Metro, GA
Safety Rating: MODERATE

The 470 area code serves Atlanta Metro, GA and surrounding areas. Established in 2003, it covers Atlanta, Marietta, Smyrna, Sandy Springs, Roswell.

Legitimate Callers from 470

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

Eastern Time Zone (UTC-5)

Risk Level

4.5/10

2023 Scams

5205

Population

Approximately 3.3 million

Regional Information

Major Cities

  • Atlanta
  • Marietta
  • Smyrna
  • Sandy Springs
  • Roswell

Major Employers

  • Delta Air Lines
  • Coca-Cola
  • The Home Depot
  • AT&T
  • UPS

Local Authorities

  • Police: Atlanta Police Department (404-886-8948)
  • Consumer Protection: Georgia Department of Consumer Affairs (404-656-3790)
  • Fraud Unit: Fulton County Fraud Unit (404-613-0240)

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

Atlanta Metro Consumer Protection Office