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.
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Legitimate Callers from 352
Government
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