The first three digits of any phone number represent the area code of that number. That code acts as an identifier which represents the geographical location from which the person is receiving a call. North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA) is the department which assigns these codes. Each geographical location comprising different areas and cities has its specific area codes. Similarly, NANPA reserves area code 842 as well.
Usage of area code 842
Area code 842 is an unassigned code by the North American Numbering Plan Administrator. There are around 340 unassigned area codes in the United States which are supposed to be used for general purpose area codes in the future or are planned to be used as overlaid area codes so that they can meet the demand of increasing phone numbers in a state, city, or region.
Phone code 842 a scam or not?
Phone calls with this area code are scam calls. That’s why consumers are warned not to answer them or give out personal or financial information. This code 842 is currently not reserved for any region in the United States and was neither used for this purpose in the past.
FAQ’s
No, as 842 is an unassigned area code, you cannot call on this number.
An unassigned area code does not have a location.
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