Chicago area code named worst for scam calls in Illinois

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While scam calls and texts irritate thousands across the state and country on a seemingly constant basis, one area code in Illinois is more responsible for scam messages than others.

, Chicago's"773" area code was ranked as the worst area code in the state for scam calls.

While scam calls remain prevalent, particularly from the 773 area code, the study shows that spam text messages have gained relevance, with nine of the top 12 scam phone numbers across the country sending text messages. Among the most commonly-sent scam messages was one sent from a 312 number, Chicago's other main area code:

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