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.
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Legitimate Callers from 207
Government
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