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.
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Legitimate Callers from 408
Government
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