212
Area Code
Area Code 212 — New York City, New York
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📍 Manhattan🕐 Eastern Time (ET)👥 Pop. 8.3 million
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🚫 Most Common Spam Call Types in New York City
#1IRS impersonation
#2Social Security scams
#3Real estate robocalls
#4Credit card offers
#5Student loan forgiveness
💡 New York City Spam Call Tips
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Manhattan residents report high rates of IRS impersonation calls
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Many 212 spam calls claim to be from NYC government agencies
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Real estate robocalls are especially common in NYC area
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🛡️ How to Protect Yourself from 212 Spam Calls
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Report spam calls
Report to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov to help others avoid the same scam.
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Block on your phone
Use your phone's built-in blocking or a call-blocking app like Hiya or Nomorobo.
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