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Area Code Detail

Area Code 861

Illinois (Peoria, Bloomington, Moline, Rock Island, Galesburg; west-central Illinois) · In service since February 24, 2023

IL
Reports, 30 Days 2

Recent FCC and FTC complaint records tied to this area code.

Reports, 180 Days 14

Broader complaint volume used to prioritize indexable pages.

Active Prefixes 20

Distinct NPA-NXX exchanges surfaced from routing and complaint data.

Carriers / Assignees 1

Named carriers, assignees, or code holders found in routing data.

Cities / Rate Centers 0

Distinct cities or rate centers attached to this area code.

States / Territories 1

Coverage footprint visible from NANPA, pooled block, and Canada routing data.

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Overview

What this area code covers

Illinois (Peoria, Bloomington, Moline, Rock Island, Galesburg; west-central Illinois)

overlaid on 309

Top carriers and assignees

  • MULTIPLE OCN LISTING · 9 routing rows
NPA-NXX

Strongest exchanges inside area code 861

These prefixes combine recent complaint concentration with routing or assignment density, which makes them good candidates for indexing and exploration.

Prefix Complaint Score Routing Rows Companies Cities
861-079 4 0 0 0
861-273 4 0 0 0
861-445 4 0 0 0
861-821 4 0 0 0
861-842 4 0 0 0
861-942 4 0 0 0
861-211 0 1 1 0
861-311 0 1 1 0
861-411 0 1 1 0
861-511 0 1 1 0
861-555 0 1 1 0
861-611 0 1 1 0
861-700 0 1 0 0
861-711 0 1 1 0
861-811 0 1 1 0
861-911 0 1 1 0
861-950 0 1 0 0
861-958 0 1 0 0
Recent Signals

Latest complaint activity tied to 861

Complaint pages are the strongest indexing opportunity for this site right now, especially for exact phone numbers and toll-free exchanges.

FTC report from VIRGINIA

April 8, 2026 at 5:32 PM

861-842-9340 was logged as a robocall. Category: Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans). Violation date: April 7, 2026 at 6:58 PM.

FTC report from Aiken, SOUTH CAROLINA

March 24, 2026 at 1:15 PM

This report was logged as a robocall. Violation date: March 24, 2026 at 12:10 PM.

FTC report from Soquel, CALIFORNIA

March 14, 2026 at 5:06 PM

861-821-1875 was logged as a robocall. Category: Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans). Violation date: March 14, 2026 at 1:40 PM.

FTC report from Lake Wales, FLORIDA

March 3, 2026 at 6:23 PM

861-445-5376 was logged as a live voice. Violation date: March 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM.

FTC report from Hamburg, APO EUROPE

February 9, 2026 at 5:23 PM

861-942-3743 was logged as a robocall. Violation date: February 9, 2026 at 8:57 PM.

FTC report from India, TENNESSEE

February 5, 2026 at 11:44 PM

861-079-6833 was logged as a robocall. Category: Home improvement & cleaning. Violation date: February 6, 2026 at 12:20 PM.

FTC report from Lawrenceville, PENNSYLVANIA

February 4, 2026 at 10:50 AM

This report was logged as a robocall. Violation date: February 4, 2026 at 10:43 AM.

FTC report from Strongsville, OHIO

January 26, 2026 at 12:02 PM

This report was logged as a live voice. Violation date: January 26, 2026 at 10:41 AM.

FTC report from Strongsville, OHIO

January 5, 2026 at 11:49 AM

This report was logged as a live voice. Violation date: January 5, 2026 at 11:46 AM.

FTC report from MARYLAND

December 26, 2025 at 8:07 PM

This report was logged as a unwanted call. Violation date: December 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM.

FTC report from Strongsville, OHIO

December 9, 2025 at 11:44 AM

This report was logged as a live voice. Violation date: November 4, 2025 at 10:03 AM.

FTC report from New York, NEW YORK

December 1, 2025 at 10:09 AM

This report was logged as a live voice. Category: Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends. Violation date: November 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM.

FTC report from Strongsville, OHIO

November 25, 2025 at 12:04 PM

This report was logged as a live voice. Violation date: October 30, 2025 at 11:05 AM.

FTC report from KANSAS

November 20, 2025 at 12:53 PM

861-273-1536 was logged as a unwanted call. Violation date: November 20, 2025 at 11:50 AM.

FTC report from Ontario, NEW YORK

September 29, 2025 at 12:41 PM

861-946-3430 was logged as a robocall. Category: Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans). Violation date: September 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM.

FTC report from Lorain, OHIO

September 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM

861-272-8106 was logged as a robocall. Violation date: September 23, 2025 at 9:09 AM.

FTC report from Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA

September 13, 2025 at 3:28 PM

861-562-1570 was logged as a live voice. Violation date: September 13, 2025 at 4:35 AM.

FTC report from Kansas City, MISSOURI

September 2, 2025 at 12:05 AM

861-381-1769 was logged as a robocall. Category: No Subject Provided. Violation date: August 9, 2025 at 11:39 AM.

FTC report from CALIFORNIA

August 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM

This report was logged as a robocall. Violation date: March 18, 2024 at 12:04 AM.

FTC report from Salt Lake City, UTAH

August 23, 2025 at 12:35 AM

This report was logged as a live voice. Violation date: August 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM.

FTC report from Shenzhen, UTAH

August 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM

This report was logged as a live voice. Violation date: August 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM.

FTC report from Columbia, MISSOURI

August 18, 2025 at 11:19 AM

861-544-7478 was logged as a robocall. Violation date: August 18, 2025 at 10:17 AM.

FTC report from Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA

August 15, 2025 at 6:23 PM

861-448-1882 was logged as a robocall. Category: Computer & technical support. Violation date: August 15, 2025 at 11:34 AM.

FTC report from KENTUCKY

August 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM

This report was logged as a robocall. Category: Dropped call or no message. Violation date: August 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM.

FTC report from Dhaka, NEW YORK

July 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM

This report was logged as a robocall. Violation date: September 30, 2024 at 4:03 AM.

FTC report from Strongsville, OHIO

July 25, 2025 at 10:19 AM

This report was logged as a live voice. Violation date: July 25, 2025 at 9:56 AM.

FTC report from RHODE ISLAND

July 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM

861-456-4132 was logged as a live voice. Violation date: July 22, 2025 at 2:45 AM.

FTC report from TEXAS

July 16, 2025 at 12:04 PM

This report was logged as a live voice. Violation date: July 16, 2025 at 11:02 AM.

FTC report from GEORGIA

June 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM

861-815-8165 was logged as a robocall. Category: Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends. Violation date: June 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM.

FTC report from Tampa, FLORIDA

June 10, 2025 at 12:54 PM

861-366-3463 was logged as a robocall. Violation date: June 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM.

FTC report from Lapel, INDIANA

June 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM

This report was logged as a live voice. Violation date: June 2, 2025 at 5:23 PM.

FTC report from MICHIGAN

May 8, 2025 at 11:29 PM

This report was logged as a robocall. Category: No Subject Provided. Violation date: May 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM.

FTC report from Columbus, OHIO

May 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM

This report was logged as a robocall. Category: Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends. Violation date: May 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM.

FTC report from Cheverly, MARYLAND

April 25, 2025 at 6:47 PM

861-320-2980 was logged as a live voice. Category: Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans). Violation date: April 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM.

FTC report from Riverside, CALIFORNIA

April 19, 2025 at 9:59 AM

This report was logged as a live voice. Violation date: April 19, 2025 at 2:02 AM.

FTC report from NEW JERSEY

April 16, 2025 at 10:45 AM

This report was logged as a robocall. Category: Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends. Violation date: April 16, 2025 at 9:29 AM.

FTC report from CALIFORNIA

April 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM

This report was logged as a live voice. Violation date: April 14, 2025 at 11:04 AM.

FTC report from Sachse, TEXAS

April 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM

This report was logged as a live voice. Category: Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends. Violation date: March 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM.

FTC report from Fancy Farm, KENTUCKY

February 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM

This report was logged as a live voice. Violation date: February 26, 2025 at 1:07 AM.

FTC report from Hartford, CONNECTICUT

February 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM

861-969-6296 was logged as a unwanted call. Category: No Subject Provided. Violation date: February 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM.

Routing

Detailed routing and assignment data

This table merges NANPA, pooled block, and Canadian assignment sources where available.

Prefix Block Carrier / Assignee Rate Center City State Use Type Assign Date
861-211 XXXX MULTIPLE OCN LISTING XXXXXXXXXX IL UA
861-311 XXXX MULTIPLE OCN LISTING XXXXXXXXXX IL UA
861-411 XXXX MULTIPLE OCN LISTING XXXXXXXXXX IL UA
861-511 XXXX MULTIPLE OCN LISTING XXXXXXXXXX IL UA
861-555 XXXX MULTIPLE OCN LISTING DIR ASST IL UA
861-611 XXXX MULTIPLE OCN LISTING XXXXXXXXXX IL UA
861-700 XXXX IL UA
861-711 XXXX MULTIPLE OCN LISTING XXXXXXXXXX IL UA
861-811 XXXX MULTIPLE OCN LISTING XXXXXXXXXX IL UA
861-911 XXXX MULTIPLE OCN LISTING XXXXXXXXXX IL UA
861-950 XXXX IL UA
861-958 XXXX IL UA
861-959 XXXX IL UA
861-976 XXXX IL UA