What is the 248 Area Code?

Detroit Suburbs, MI
Safety Rating: MODERATE

The 248 area code serves Detroit Suburbs, MI and surrounding areas. Established in 1997, it covers Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Troy, Rochester Hills, Southfield.

Legitimate Callers from 248

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

Risk Level

5.5/10

2023 Scams

4731

Population

Approximately 1.2 million

Regional Information

Major Cities

  • Bloomfield Hills
  • Birmingham
  • Troy
  • Rochester Hills
  • Southfield

Major Employers

  • General Motors
  • Ford Motor Company
  • Chrysler
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Beaumont Health

Local Authorities

  • Police: Oakland County Sheriff's Office: (248) 858-4911
  • Consumer Protection: Michigan Attorney General's Office: (517) 373-1140
  • Fraud Unit: Oakland County Sheriff's Office Financial Crimes Unit: (248) 858-4957

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

Detroit Suburbs Consumer Protection Office