Trusted Area Code Safety Network
Be cautious with unfamiliar area code calls: Many US and international area codes are frequently used in phone scams targeting people nationwide. Common scams include fake IRS calls, tech support fraud, and lottery/prize scams.
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Use Google Voice (free) or a burner number for online shopping, dating apps, and business listings.
If they claim to be from a company, hang up and call the official number.
Report suspicious calls to FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov
Keep your main number private. Give out your secondary number for deliveries, rentals, and online accounts.
Number A (Private): Family, close friends, work, bank, medical
Number B (Public): Online shopping, dating apps, food delivery, social media, business listings
About 20% of Americans use this strategy. Popular options: Google Voice (free), carrier second lines ($10-20/month), or dual-SIM phones.
All area code geographic assignments and overlay information are sourced directly from
the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA) official
database and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) public records.
Timezone data verified against the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority
(IANA) timezone database.
Scam risk assessments based on Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Consumer
Sentinel Network reports and verified telecommunications security databases.
Data last updated: January 2025 |
NANPA Registry Verified