What is the 269 Area Code?
Kalamazoo, MI
Safety Rating: MODERATE
The 269 area code serves Kalamazoo, MI and surrounding areas. Established in 1947, it covers Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Portage, St. Joseph, Niles.
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Legitimate Callers from 269
Government
Utilities
Service and billing notifications
Healthcare
Appointment reminders and follow-ups
Timezone
Eastern Time Zone (UTC-5)
Risk Level
6.3/10
2023 Scams
1970
Population
Approximately 500,000
Regional Information
Major Cities
- Kalamazoo
- Battle Creek
- Portage
- St. Joseph
- Niles
Major Employers
- Stryker
- Kellogg Company
- Borgess Health
- Western Michigan University
- Denso
Local Authorities
- Police: Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (269) 337-8994
- Consumer Protection: Michigan Attorney General's Office (517) 373-1110
- Fraud Unit: Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office Fraud Unit (269) 383-8748
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