What is the 415 Area Code?

San Francisco, CA
Safety Rating: MODERATE

The 415 area code serves San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas. Established in 1947, it covers San Francisco, Presidio, Sausalito, Tiburon, Mill Valley, Corte Madera, Larkspur.

Legitimate Callers from 415

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 Zone (PT)

Risk Level

5.5/10

2023 Scams

4869

Population

Approximately 1.1 million

Regional Information

Major Cities

  • San Francisco
  • Presidio
  • Sausalito
  • Tiburon
  • Mill Valley
  • Corte Madera
  • Larkspur

Major Employers

  • Google, Salesforce, UCSF, Charles Schwab, Levi Strauss & Co.

Local Authorities

  • Police: San Francisco Police Department (415-553-0123)
  • Consumer Protection: San Francisco Department of Public Health Consumer Protection Division (415-355-3730)
  • Fraud Unit: San Francisco Police Department Fraud Unit (415-522-8737)

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 Francisco Consumer Protection Office