What is the 302 Area Code?
Delaware
Safety Rating: MODERATE
The 302 area code serves Delaware and surrounding areas. Established in 1947, it covers Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Lewes, Middletown, Elsmere, Georgetown.
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Legitimate Callers from 302
Government
Utilities
Service and billing notifications
Healthcare
Appointment reminders and follow-ups
Timezone
Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5)
Risk Level
5.3/10
2023 Scams
1723
Population
Approximately 980,000
Regional Information
Major Cities
- Wilmington
- Dover
- Newark
- Lewes
- Middletown
- Elsmere
- Georgetown
Major Employers
- Christiana Care Health System
- Bank of America
- DuPont
- Dover Air Force Base
- University of Delaware
Local Authorities
- Police: (302) 573-2800 (Delaware State Police)
- Consumer Protection: (302) 577-3250 (Delaware Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Unit)
- Fraud Unit: Same as consumer protection
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