847 Area Code (Illinois) Toll Free? Scam? Who's Calling?

The 847 area code is a three-digit area code that contains 23 unique phone numbers. It serves the state of Illinois.

State
Illinois, IL
Major City
Elgin
Timezone
Central
Current Time
2023-03-23 02:11:40

Phone Numbers That Start with 847

Phone Number
Caller Type
Comment

(847) 232-3329
Scammer/Fraudster
Scammer/Fraudster
Called said he was with a Law Firm saying phone call was being recorded that I owed an insurance agent named Carlos for workers comp policy in 2017 I asked him his name he said his name was Dave Smith SCAM
(847) 242-2401
Text/SMS
Text/SMS
Sent a text inquiring about listing my property, when we asked her what realty company she worked for she never replied. I'm fairly certain this is a scam.
(847) 264-3700
Cvs Caremark
Cvs Caremark
Been getting a lot of these lately, and I don't even use CVS for my prescriptions.
(847) 305-1849
Scammer/Fraudster
Scammer/Fraudster
Called 4 times in a row, I answered "hello" and each time got no verbal response.. I just heard a bunch chatter in the background like they were in a public place. They proceeded to call 3 more times and I stop answering. Then we blocked the #.
(847) 305-1979
Bill Hajek
Bill Hajek
Received a call from this number 847-305-1979 and did not answer as I did not recognize the number (it came up as NOT IN USE on the caller ID - how can that be). They did not leave a message.
(847) 383-4985
HR Service Center
HR Service Center
Said I was cleared voicemail so blocked them
(847) 426-8085
Chase
Chase
Have called on average 25 to 30 times daily
(847) 426-9138
J.P. Morgan Chase
J.P. Morgan Chase
The person called saying the reason they are calling is to collect a payment on my Chase credit card. I do not have a Chase credit card. I've never in my life had a Chase credit card. The person said it was for a payment I supposedly made to the fire department. I told the person to send me the information on the Chase account but he said that he couldn't do that.
(847) 426-9203
Jp Morgan Chase
Jp Morgan Chase
no message. called # answering identified as Chase and required my account #
(847) 426-9209
Claimed To Be From Chase
Claimed To Be From Chase
Was calling to get my Amazon account up to date told him my wife would be making a payment on Friday he told me he could schedule the payment now all he needed was verification of my bank account told him no my wife would make the payment again said he could schedule it just needed verification of my bank account
(847) 496-3564
Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, Illinois
They said I had applied for an apartment and they were calling about my lease
(847) 550-7300
Mtg Operations
Mtg Operations
An hour or so after I payed my mortgage over the phone I received this call. It's a scam. They ask if you'd like to have the number your calling from "attached" to your account. And if you say yes, like I did. The calls will start.....
(847) 604-7998
Scammer/Fraudster
Scammer/Fraudster
A woman called asking if I received the order from a month ago. Huh. Requesting me to confirm the information she had. Immediately after I started receiving endless calls from spoof numbers from my local area code from a company named redcloud9 llc. No information is available on this company. Amerimark is not giving any information about this call and basically ignoring the emails that I have sent.
(847) 641-2636
Survey
Survey
I started refusing calls after their remove from list number simply disconnected the call and failed to work.
(847) 675-3600
G M Goldman
G M Goldman
Unwanted call
(847) 686-3264
Insurance
Insurance
KEEPS CALLING, EVERY DAY.. MAKE IT STOP
(847) 814-0555
Scammer/Fraudster
Scammer/Fraudster
Scam
(847) 844-2430
Lending Solutions - Caller ID
Lending Solutions - Caller ID
I asked my credit union to call me back as I was waiting too long to speak to them and they had the call back option. Left my number around 3 AM. But then tried the CU again before 4 AM and got the help I needed. THEN this number called me at 7ish AM, and left a voicemail to call them back. I called the number back and it sounded busy. My initial call to my CU after hours was for fraudulent activity and now I'm wary of everything. May have also been a scam... who knows.
(847) 873-8200
Paylocity
Paylocity
Called asking for HR Administrator. I asked who was calling. Extremely evasive. Finally hung up when I inquired about further information concerning the nature of the call.
(847) 908-4626
Voip
Voip
This is a robocall

Previous Page Next Page

Area Codes That Start with 8

Major Counties Served by 847 Area Code

County
Total Population
% of 847
% of County

Cook
5,194,675
29%
19%
Lake
703,462
44%
34%
Kane
515,269
20%
41%
McHenry
308,760
7%
12%

Major Cities Served by 847 Area Code

City
Total Population
% of 847
% of City

Elgin
108,188
4%
99%
Waukegan
89,078
2%
100%
Arlington Heights
75,101
2%
100%
Evanston
74,486
1%
99%
Schaumburg
74,227
2%
97%
Palatine
68,557
1%
100%
Skokie
64,784
1%
100%
Des Plaines
58,364
1%
100%
Mount Prospect
54,167
1%
100%
Hoffman Estates
51,895
2%
98%
Glenview
44,692
1%
100%
Buffalo Grove
41,496
1%
100%
Carpentersville
37,691
1%
100%
Wheeling
37,648
1%
100%
Park Ridge
37,480
1%
99%
Northbrook
33,170
1%
100%
Elk Grove Village
33,127
1%
99%
North Chicago
32,574
1%
100%
Gurnee
31,295
1%
100%
Mundelein
31,064
1%
100%
Algonquin
30,046
1%
100%
Niles
29,803
1%
100%
Highland Park
29,763
1%
100%
Round Lake Beach
28,175
0%
100%
Lake in the Hills
28,965
1%
96%
Wilmette
27,087
1%
100%
Vernon Hills
25,113
1%
100%
Huntley
24,291
1%
100%
Zion
24,413
1%
99%
Rolling Meadows
24,099
1%
100%
Morton Grove
23,270
0%
100%
South Elgin
21,985
1%
98%
Grayslake
20,957
1%
100%
Libertyville
20,315
1%
100%
Lake Zurich
19,631
1%
100%
Lake Forest
19,375
2%
100%
Round Lake
18,289
1%
100%
Cary
18,271
1%
100%
Deerfield
18,225
1%
100%
Franklin Park
18,333
0%
93%
Prospect Heights
16,256
0%
100%
Lindenhurst
14,462
0%
100%
Antioch
14,430
1%
100%
Beach Park
13,638
1%
100%
Wauconda
13,603
1%
100%
Lincolnwood
12,590
0%
99%
Winnetka
12,187
0%
100%
Schiller Park
11,793
0%
99%
Barrington
10,327
0%
100%
Gages Lake
10,198
0%
100%

Popular Phone Carriers

Landline
Prefixes
Carrier
- 46%
  Ameritech
- 5%
  Teleport America
- 4%
  Broadwing
- 4%
  Mcimetro Access Transmission Services
- 3%
  Ovation
- 3%
  Xo
- 2%
  AT&T Local
- 6%
  Other
Wireless
Prefixes
Carrier
- 10%
  Cingular
- 6%
  Sprint
- 5%
  Verizon Wireless
- 3%
  Usa Mobility Wireless
- 1%
  T-mobile
- 1%
  American Messaging (am)
- 1%
  Ameritech
- 1%
  Other

Statistics for Phone Prefixes in 847 Area Code

From these two pie charts, you can see the percentage of phone prefixes that have been assigned and the types of their usage.

Assigned

Usage

What is Area Code 847 and Where is It Coming From?

Area code 847 is one of the original area codes established in Illinois in 1947. It originally served the north Chicago suburbs, but has since been extended to include other parts of the state.The 847 area code is currently being overlaid with a new area code, 224, which will serve the same area. This change is necessary because the 847 area code is running out of available phone numbers.

If you're in the 847 area code, don't worry – you won't need to change your phone number. All you need to do is dial 10 digits for all local calls, even if the number you're calling is within the 847 area code.

If you're traveling in the 847 area code and need to call a number that's not local, you'll need to dial the area code plus the phone number.

So what's the story behind area code 847? Learn more about its history and find out where it's coming from in this blog post.

What Time Zone Is Area Code 847?

Looking for the time zone for area code 847? Wondering what time it is in Illinois? Check out the time zone map below for the answer.The 847 area code is located in the Central time zone. This time zone covers parts of Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Central time is GMT-6 during the winter and GMT-5 during the summer.

Are Calls from Area Code 847 a Scam?

Are Calls from Area Code 847 a Scam?There's been a lot of talk lately about calls from area code 847 being a scam. So, what's the truth? Are these calls a scam, or are they just people in the wrong area code?

It's important to remember that just because an area code is unfamiliar to you, doesn't mean that the call is a scam. There are a number of legitimate businesses and organizations that use area codes outside of your local calling area.

That said, there are a number of scammers who use area codes to try and trick people into answering their calls. So, how can you tell if a call from area code 847 is a scam?

There are a few things to watch out for. Firstly, scammers often try to create a sense of urgency in their calls. They may try to scare you into thinking that you're in danger, or that you need to take action immediately.

Another common scam tactic is to ask for personal information. scammers may try to get you to reveal your credit card number, Social Security number, or other sensitive information.

If you're not sure whether a call is a scam, it's best to hang up and call the number back from a phone book or your Caller ID. That way, you can be sure that you're talking to a legitimate business or individual.

Home > 847 Area Code