What is the 304 Area Code?

West Virginia
Safety Rating: MODERATE

The 304 area code serves West Virginia and surrounding areas. Established in 1947, it covers Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg, Wheeling.

Legitimate Callers from 304

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 (UTC-5)

Risk Level

6.2/10

2023 Scams

3455

Population

1,793,716

Regional Information

Major Cities

  • Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg, Wheeling

Major Employers

  • Cardinal Health, Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia, Mylan Pharmaceuticals

Local Authorities

  • Police: West Virginia State Police: 1-800-642-3731
  • Consumer Protection: West Virginia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division: 1-800-368-8808
  • Fraud Unit: West Virginia Fusion Center: 1-304-558-3326

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

West Virginia Consumer Protection Office