What is the 412 Area Code?
Pittsburgh, PA
Safety Rating: MODERATE
The 412 area code serves Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas. Established in 1947, it covers Pittsburgh, McKeesport, Monroeville, New Kensington, Beaver Falls.
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Legitimate Callers from 412
Government
Utilities
Service and billing notifications
Healthcare
Appointment reminders and follow-ups
Timezone
Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT)
Risk Level
5.2/10
2023 Scams
2797
Population
Approximately 2.2 million
Regional Information
Major Cities
- Pittsburgh
- McKeesport
- Monroeville
- New Kensington
- Beaver Falls
Major Employers
- University of Pittsburgh
- Carnegie Mellon University
- PPG Industries
- Highmark Health
- US Steel
Local Authorities
- Police: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police: (412) 323-7800
- Consumer Protection: Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection: (717) 787-5294
- Fraud Unit: Pittsburgh Police Fraud Unit: (412) 323-7157
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