What is the 240 Area Code?
Maryland Suburbs, MD
Safety Rating: MODERATE
The 240 area code serves Maryland Suburbs, MD and surrounding areas. Established in 2002, it covers Rockville, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Germantown.
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Legitimate Callers from 240
Government
Utilities
Service and billing notifications
Healthcare
Appointment reminders and follow-ups
Timezone
Eastern Time Zone (UTC-5)
Risk Level
6.5/10
2023 Scams
2597
Population
Approximately 1.2 million
Regional Information
Major Cities
- Rockville, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Germantown
Major Employers
- National Institutes of Health, Lockheed Martin, Marriott International
Local Authorities
- Police: Montgomery County Police Department: (301) 279-8000
- Consumer Protection: Maryland Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection Division: (410) 528-8662
- Fraud Unit: Montgomery County Police Department Fraud Prevention Section: (240) 773-6602
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