What is the 202 Area Code?
Washington, DC
Safety Rating: MODERATE
The 202 area code serves Washington, DC and surrounding areas. Established in 1947, it covers District of Columbia, Arlington County, Falls Church City.
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Legitimate Callers from 202
Government
Utilities
Service and billing notifications
Healthcare
Appointment reminders and follow-ups
Timezone
Eastern Time Zone (UTC-5)
Risk Level
5.3/10
2023 Scams
1916
Population
Approximately 689,545
Regional Information
Major Cities
- District of Columbia
- Arlington County
- Falls Church City
Major Employers
- US Government
- George Washington University
- Howard University
- Booz Allen Hamilton
Local Authorities
- Police: Metropolitan Police Department: (202) 727-9099
- Consumer Protection: Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia: (202) 442-9823
- Fraud Unit: DC Fraud and Identity Theft Hotline: 1-833-838-5994
Active Scam Alerts
No active scam alerts at this time.
Safety Resources
How to Report Scams
Immediate Steps:
- Document the call details
- Report to FTC at ftc.gov/complaint
- Contact local authorities
- Alert your bank if needed
Follow-up Actions:
- File written complaint
- Monitor credit reports
- Join Do Not Call Registry
- Share alert with community