What is the 408 Area Code?

San Jose, CA
Safety Rating: MODERATE

The 408 area code serves San Jose, CA and surrounding areas. Established in 1953, it covers San Jose, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Campbell, Los Gatos.

Legitimate Callers from 408

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

Pacific Time (UTC-8)

Risk Level

5.4/10

2023 Scams

5288

Population

Approximately 1.1 million

Regional Information

Major Cities

  • San Jose, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Campbell, Los Gatos

Major Employers

  • Google, Apple, Adobe, Cisco, Intel

Local Authorities

  • Police: San Jose Police Department: (408) 277-8900
  • Consumer Protection: Santa Clara County Consumer Protection Unit: (408) 535-5529
  • Fraud Unit: Santa Clara County District Attorney's Fraud and Identity Theft Unit: (408) 792-2843

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

San Jose Consumer Protection Office