Area Code 240 Phone Book Details
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- Amount of Phone Number Lookups
- 125,245
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- Mobile carriers
- 15
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- User Feedback
- 633
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- Hall of Shame Members
- 511
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- Most Popular Carrier:
- VERIZON MARYLAND, INC.
Where Is Area Code 240?
The 240 area code is located in Maryland and covers Baltimore, Beltsville, Bethesda, Bowie, Capitol Heights.
Some of the counties covered by area code 240 are Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Charles, Frederick counties.
240 Area Code Cities
240 Area Code Counties
- Allegany
- Anne Arundel
- Charles
- Frederick
- Garrett
- Howard
- Maryland
- Montgomery
- Prince George's
- Saint Mary's
- Saint Marys
- St. Mary's
- Talbot
- Washington
What Time Zone Is 240 Area Code In?
The 240 Area Code is in the EDT time zone, which is a UTC-04:00 difference to Greenwich time.
Hall of Shame - Reported Types of
Area Code 240 Spam & Scam Calls
Our active community of CallerSmart users helps you find out about suspected area code 240 scam phone calls and other nuisance calls and texts.
Run a reverse phone lookup on any 240 phone number to see what others have reported about it in our phone book.
Most Notorious Area Code 240 Phone Scams
Our Hall of Shame highlights the phone numbers of the worst 240 scammers and spammers. Below, you’ll find the worst offenders, according to our community of CallerSmart users, when it comes to area code 240 phone scams. These are the 240 phone numbers with the lowest Trust Factor ratings and the most negative feedback, so please beware!
Top Cities Reporting Spam for 240
The most frequently reported cities for spam calls from area code 240 are Fort Washington, MD, with 2.54% of complaints, followed by Clinton, MD, with 1.66%, Timonium, MD, with 1.59%, Bel Air, MD, with 1.4%, and Potomac, MD, with 1.3%. Various other cities account for 89.21% of reported spam calls for area code 240.
Spam Complaints for Area Code 240
Area code 240 is ranked # 41 for spam complaints, and it accounts for 0.465% of all spam complaints. Live Voice complaints are the most recorded spam reports associated with area code 240, making up 38.13% of total reports. This is followed by Prerecorded Voice at 31.06%, and Text Message complaint reports at 30.81%.
Top Spam Call Report Types for 240
The top five most frequently reported types of spam calls from area code 240 are Political calls, making up 16.41% of complaints, followed by Medicare Medicaid calls at 6.06%, Health Insurance calls at 5.55%, Mortgage Loans calls at 5.3%, and Auto Warranty calls at 6.57%. Various other topics make up 60.1% of reported spam calls for area code 240.
Recent 240 Area Code Activity
In December 2024, complaints in area code 240 increased by 125% compared to July 2024. The month with the most complaints was December 2024.
Recent Searches:
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(240) 216-8396
from Temple Hills, MD
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(240) 481-9446
from Arlington, VA
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(240) 388-1490
from Brooklyn, NY
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(240) 388-1490
from Brooklyn, NY
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(240) 579-8139
from Rockville, MD
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(240) 298-1038
from United States
Recent Feedback:
- (240) 782-8670
- (240) 575-9916
Recent Searches:
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(240) 661-3481
from Trotwood, OH
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(240) 661-3481
from Trotwood, OH
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(240) 661-3481
from Trotwood, OH
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(240) 356-1000
from Everett, WA
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(240) 204-8648
from Arlington, VA
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(240) 300-2530
from Alexandria, VA
Recent Feedback:
- (240) 342-2580
Top CallerSmart Users in Area Code 240
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- Caller IQ
- 2634
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- 218
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- 1534
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- 429
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- 1492
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- 876
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Victim of a 240 Phone Scam?
If you've been the victim of an area code 240 phone scam or fraud, you should report it to the appropriate authorities to prevent further financial loss and assist in investigating or preventing additional fraud.
If the scam involves significant financial losses or crosses state lines, report it to the FBI's Internet Complaint Center.
If the scam involves taxes or impersonation of the IRS, report it to the IRS Treasury Inspector General.
Report any type of phone scam, including robocalls and phishing, to the Federal Trade Commission.
Unwanted calls from debt collectors and any illegal telemarketing or scam calls targeting mobile phones without prior express consent should be reported to the Federal Communications Commission.
You can also share your feedback on a phone number in the CallerSmart phone book to warn others about scams!
