212 area code
New York City, New York · Eastern Time
The 212 area code serves New York City, New York. Getting a call from 212? It may be a real local caller — but scammers frequently spoof local 212 numbers so the call looks familiar (“neighbor spoofing”), even when they’re nowhere near New York City.
Recently reported 212 numbers
No 212 numbers have been reported here yet. If a 212 number called you, look it up above and add a report to warn others.
Common scams using 212 calls
Area-code information reflects where numbers in 212 are normally assigned. Caller ID can be spoofed, so a 212call may not actually originate from New York City, New York.