What is the 336 Area Code?

Greensboro, NC
Safety Rating: LOW

The 336 area code serves Greensboro, NC and surrounding areas. Established in 1990, it covers Greensboro, Burlington, Reidsville, Gibsonville, Kernersville, High Point.

Legitimate Callers from 336

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-4/-5)

Risk Level

3.4/10

2023 Scams

5260

Population

Approximately 800,000

Regional Information

Major Cities

  • Greensboro, Burlington, Reidsville, Gibsonville, Kernersville, High Point

Major Employers

  • Honda Aircraft, Volvo Trucks, Wrangler/VF Corporation, Greensboro College, Cone Health

Local Authorities

  • Police: Greensboro Police Department: 336-373-2222
  • Consumer Protection: North Carolina Department of Justice Consumer Protection Division: 1-877-5-NO-SCAM (1-877-566-7226)
  • Fraud Unit: Guilford County Sheriff's Office Fraud Unit: 336-641-3333

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

Greensboro Consumer Protection Office