About 873 Area Code:
Area code 873 covers central and western Quebec, including major cities like Drummondville, Gatineau, Magog, Rouyn-Noranda, Shawinigan, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières, Val-d’Or, and Victoriaville. The significant cities in this region drive the economy. For instance, Sherbrooke is a major educational center, Trois-Rivières focuses on manufacturing, and Gatineau is part of the Ottawa-Gatineau metropolitan area, contributing to both provincial and federal economies.
The area covers a mix of urban and rural areas, each with unique population profiles. In Sherbrooke, the population exceeds 161,000, featuring a mix of students, professionals, and families. Gatineau, with a population of 276,000, is another key city, closely tied to Ottawa’s economy. The demographics in Magog, a smaller city, show diverse age groups, with a notable percentage of retirees given the scenic landscapes.
In area code 873, FCC complaints show different patterns from 2015 to 2024. Wired calls had a notable spike in 2020, with five complaints. Wireless/mobile complaints varied over the years, reaching a high of four in 2024. Complaints about VOIP were low, with a maximum of two reported in both 2019 and 2021. Overall, wired calls seem to be the most used method for complaints in this area.
The 873 area code has experienced changes in complaints related to unwanted calls over the years. The peak occurred in 2019, which saw six complaints about unwanted calls. Telemarketing issues were only reported in 2015 with three complaints, and there have been no telemarketing issues since then. Similarly, complaints about robocalls appeared in 2015, dropped to zero, and then returned in 2024 with four complaints.
Complaints about different types of calls in area code 873 have shown noticeable changes over the years. The highest number of prerecorded voice complaints occurred in 2019, with four reported cases. Live voice complaints fluctuated, with notable years being 2015 and 2021. In 2024, there was a significant rise in text message complaints, reaching four, while abandoned calls remained low, with only a few incidents noted in 2020 and 2021.
Got a message saying “I’ll be in your area in January, let’s cuddle up with cocoa by the fire”
message me to be careful on my way home looking forward to seeing me soon
This number is a scammer pretending to be someone else
This is all the text said: When should I expect you?
unlnowm number says they are trying to call.
On the what's app, they asked me for money
left a threatening text by a person named Frederick
Asked a question and wanted to know answer
scam. Fake account they scammed me of $5000
Reported as not spam through quick feedback
Warning! Do not answer this number!
Reported as spam through quick feedback
I think is a scammer
C'est texrtnow
Potential fraud and scam risk. No competent business or individual would spoof a phone number. Do not answer this call! By
Anonymous