What is the 480 Area Code?

Phoenix East Valley, AZ
Safety Rating: MODERATE

The 480 area code serves Phoenix East Valley, AZ and surrounding areas. Established in 1992, it covers Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert.

Legitimate Callers from 480

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

Mountain Standard Time (MST)

Risk Level

5.5/10

2023 Scams

5035

Population

Approximately 2.5 million

Regional Information

Major Cities

  • Scottsdale
  • Tempe
  • Chandler
  • Mesa
  • Gilbert

Major Employers

  • Mayo Clinic Hospital
  • Arizona State University
  • Intel
  • GoDaddy
  • Wells Fargo

Local Authorities

  • Police: Phoenix Police Department: (602) 262-6151
  • Consumer Protection: Arizona Attorney General's Office Consumer Protection Division: (602) 542-5025
  • Fraud Unit: Arizona Department of Public Safety Financial Crimes Unit: (602) 223-2121

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

Phoenix East Valley Consumer Protection Office