What is the 239 Area Code?

Fort Myers, FL
Safety Rating: MODERATE

The 239 area code serves Fort Myers, FL and surrounding areas. Established in 1999, it covers Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero.

Legitimate Callers from 239

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 (UTC-5)

Risk Level

4.2/10

2023 Scams

4024

Population

Approximately 750,000

Regional Information

Major Cities

  • Fort Myers
  • Cape Coral
  • Naples
  • Bonita Springs
  • Estero

Major Employers

  • Lee Health
  • FGCU
  • Chico's FAS
  • Arthrex
  • Seagate Technology

Local Authorities

  • Police: Fort Myers Police Department (239-321-7700)
  • Consumer Protection: Florida Attorney General's Office (850-414-3990)
  • Fraud Unit: Lee County Economic Crimes Task Force (239-533-7700)

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

Fort Myers Consumer Protection Office