What is the 501 Area Code?
Little Rock, AR
Safety Rating: MODERATE
The 501 area code serves Little Rock, AR and surrounding areas. Established in 1947, it covers Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, Benton, Cabot.
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Legitimate Callers from 501
Government
Utilities
Service and billing notifications
Healthcare
Appointment reminders and follow-ups
Timezone
Central Time Zone (UTC-6)
Risk Level
6.2/10
2023 Scams
3928
Population
Approximately 750,000
Regional Information
Major Cities
- Little Rock
- North Little Rock
- Conway
- Benton
- Cabot
Major Employers
- Baptist Health
- Tyson Foods
- Walmart
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- Dassault Falcon Jet
Local Authorities
- Police: (501) 371-4444 (Little Rock Police Department)
- Consumer Protection: (501) 682-2341 (Arkansas Attorney General's Office)
- Fraud Unit: (501) 682-2341 (Arkansas Attorney General's Office, Fraud and Consumer Protection Unit)
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