In North America (USA, Canada, etc.), area code 829 is one of the area codes for the Dominican Republic (area codes 809, 829, and 849, in an area code overlay). Although calls to the Dominican Republic are dialed the same way as regular domestic long-distance calls, international call charges will apply.
There have been some scams using telephone numbers in the North American numbering system, but outside the US and Canada, relying on the fact that many people will not recognize the number as being international and the fact that in some cases the foreign telephone authority will share the revenue from such international calls with companies that generate the call traffic. However, most numbers in area code 829 are just ordinary telephone numbers for businesses, residences, and cellphones.
North American area code +1 829 is for the Dominican Republic, along with +1 809 and +1 849.
North American area code 829 is one of the three area codes for the Dominican Republic. Calls from the United States to area codes 809, 829, and 849 will incur international call charges.
The country code and area code of Bustamante, Mexico is 52, (01)829.
The country code and area code of Barkhan, Pakistan is 92, (0)829.
There is nothing magical about the 829 area code. It is one of three area codes (809, 829, and 849) that are assigned to the Dominican Republic. If you dial a number in area code 829 from the U.S. or Canada, you will pay international toll rates, which may be significantly more than domestic long distance rates, but you will not pay hundreds of dollars per minute as some Internet hoaxes would have you believe.
Probably. The 923 area code is not in use at this time.
No, magicJack charges for calls to both the Dominican Republic (area codes 809, 829, and 849) and the Cayman Islands (area code 345).
The area of Suðurnes is 829 square kilometers.
The area of Nampho is 829 square kilometers.
Area code 918 (and overlay area code 539) serves Tulsa, Oklahoma, and nearby communities. Since there are thousands of phone scams operating every day, there is quite likely one in the Tulsa area.
No. Hoax. Out to get your money, not refund it. Call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040, (or 1-800-829-4477 if you have an actual refund to check on), and advise them of the scam and check the status of your account.
Area code 809 (as well as 829 and 849) is the Dominican Republic. Area code 973 is in New Jersey. Thus, it is an international toll call. However, the applicable rates for the call depend on your long-distance carrier and calling plan, and may also depend on time of day.