What is the 352 Area Code?

Gainesville, FL
Safety Rating: MODERATE

The 352 area code serves Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas. Established in 1953, it covers Gainesville, Ocala, Leesburg, The Villages.

Legitimate Callers from 352

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

5.6/10

2023 Scams

2847

Population

Approximately 600,000

Regional Information

Major Cities

  • Gainesville
  • Ocala
  • Leesburg
  • The Villages

Major Employers

  • University of Florida
  • UF Health
  • North Florida Regional Medical Center
  • Exactech, Inc.
  • Gainesville Regional Airport

Local Authorities

  • Police: Gainesville Police Department: (352) 955-1818
  • Consumer Protection: Florida Division of Consumer Services: 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352)
  • Fraud Unit: Gainesville Police Economic Crimes Unit: (352) 393-7501

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

Gainesville Consumer Protection Office