What is the 207 Area Code?

Portland, ME
Safety Rating: MODERATE

The 207 area code serves Portland, ME and surrounding areas. Established in 1947, it covers Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Falmouth, Yarmouth.

Legitimate Callers from 207

Government

Social Security Administration

Benefits and verification calls

Verify Caller
Official Prefix: 800-772

Internal Revenue Service

Tax-related communications

Verify Caller
Official Prefix: 800-829

Utilities

Service and billing notifications

Healthcare

Appointment reminders and follow-ups

Timezone

Eastern Time Zone (UTC-5)

Risk Level

5.7/10

2023 Scams

5877

Population

Approximately 630,000 (Portland metropolitan area)

Regional Information

Major Cities

  • Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Falmouth, Yarmouth

Major Employers

  • Maine Medical Center, University of Southern Maine, IDEXX Laboratories, L.L. Bean, Unum

Local Authorities

  • Police: Portland Police Department: (207) 874-8575
  • Consumer Protection: Maine Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection Division: (207) 626-8800
  • Fraud Unit: Portland Police Department Financial Crimes Unit: (207) 874-8643

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

Local Support

Portland Consumer Protection Office