| State | New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Is Area Code 862 Toll Free? | No |
| Major Cities | Newark, Paterson, Clifton, Passaic, East Orange |
It is somehow alarming when you receive a call from a new area code. You might be thinking that the calls is linked with scammers, or where is the call coming from. The area code 862 is a unique code created to provide service to a specific area across North America. Below are some information that you might wanna know about the area code 862.
What is 862 number and where is it coming from?
The 862 number is a telephone area code used across North America, in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). It is an overlay plan for the area code 973, after it became close to exhaustion within three years. It was put in service on December 29, 2001.
Calls coming from 862 numbers could be from the northernmost portion of the state of New Jersey, including its cities.
Where is area code 862?
Area code 862 covers the entire portion of northernmost of the state of New Jersey and its cities such as Newark, Paterson, Clifton, Passaic, East Orange, Garfield, Lodi, Hawthorne, Morristown, Dover, Madison, Hopatcong, Harrison, Short Hills, Ringwood, Woodland Park, Florham Park, Upper Montclair, Wanaque, Pompton Lakes, Totowa, Lincoln Park, Kinnelon, Lake Mohawk, Brookdale, Succasunna, Bud Lake, Chatham, White Meadow Lake, and more.
Are calls from area code 862 toll free?
The area code 862 is not a toll free area. The company or business that you received telecommunication services applies charges. The cost of the charge may vary on the kind of services you acquired. To know more about this information, you may ask the company for the conditions and agreements of their services.
Are calls from 862 numbers a scam?
There are cases that scammers uses 862 numbers to call you or ring your mobile phone once. This is called "one-ring" phone scam, which they expect you to call them back. If you call them back, there is a possiblity that you will be charged with a fee for connecting or for calling.
If you do not recognize the number, it is best to not answer the phone or return the call. To secure your safety, you can also block the caller from your mobile device.
How do I block unwanted calls from 862 numbers?
Here's a quick guide on how to block an unwanted calls from 862 numbers:
iPhone
- Go to your recent calls and click "i" on the upper right corner of the screen, with a circle around it.
- After that, scroll to the bottom to see "block this caller" and click it.
Android
- Go to your recent calls and click "details"
- After that, click "block number" for the last step.
Conclusion
It is worth to repeat here that never return a call or answer a call if you do not recognize the number. There are also scammers that uses the same number in your area and may claim that they are from a company's customer service team.
