Area code 917 serves New York City and was introduced in 1992 as an overlay to the original 212 area code. It covers all five boroughs of NYC and is widely used for mobile phones and newer landline installations.
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Legitimate companies won't ask for SSN, passwords, or financial details over the phone.
Scammers create urgency. Legitimate calls can wait while you verify.
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.
The 917 area code serves all five boroughs of New York City, covering major business districts, tourist attractions, and residential areas.
Legitimate NYC businesses won't ask for SSN, passwords, or banking details over unsolicited calls.
Real emergencies don't require immediate phone payments. Scammers create false urgency.
Look up 917 numbers on AreaCode.Codes before returning calls.
NYC government calls: Always verify through nyc.gov official website first.
Report to FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov and NYC311.
Enable spam protection on your phone for 917 and other NYC area codes.
All 917 area code information sourced from NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration) and FCC public records. Scam data compiled from FTC reports and NYC government alerts.