What is the 434 Area Code?
Charlottesville, VA
Safety Rating: MODERATE
The 434 area code serves Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas. Established in 1995, it covers Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Greene County, Orange County.
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Legitimate Callers from 434
Government
Utilities
Service and billing notifications
Healthcare
Appointment reminders and follow-ups
Timezone
Eastern Time Zone (UTC-5)
Risk Level
5.5/10
2023 Scams
3006
Population
Approximately 250,000
Regional Information
Major Cities
- Charlottesville
- Albemarle County
- Greene County
- Orange County
Major Employers
- University of Virginia
- Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
- Lockheed Martin
Local Authorities
- Police: Charlottesville Police Department: (434) 970-3280
- Consumer Protection: Virginia Attorney General's Office: (800) 552-9963
- Fraud Unit: Charlottesville Sheriff's Office Fraud Unit: (434) 296-5807
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