What is the 347 Area Code?

New York City Outer Boroughs, NY
Safety Rating: MODERATE

The 347 area code serves New York City Outer Boroughs, NY and surrounding areas. Established in 1999, it covers Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island.

Legitimate Callers from 347

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 (ET)

Risk Level

4.8/10

2023 Scams

4738

Population

8,804,190 (2019)

Regional Information

Major Cities

  • Bronx
  • Brooklyn
  • Queens
  • Staten Island

Major Employers

  • Maimonides Medical Center
  • Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center
  • Northwell Health
  • City University of New York (CUNY)
  • New York City Transit Authority

Local Authorities

  • Police: New York City Police Department (NYPD): (718) 694-2114
  • Consumer Protection: New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP): (855) 423-3735
  • Fraud Unit: NYC Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force: (212) 341-0150

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

New York City Outer Boroughs Consumer Protection Office