What is the 510 Area Code?
Oakland, CA
Safety Rating: MODERATE
The 510 area code serves Oakland, CA and surrounding areas. Established in 1947, it covers Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, San Leandro, Hayward.
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Legitimate Callers from 510
Government
Utilities
Service and billing notifications
Healthcare
Appointment reminders and follow-ups
Timezone
Pacific Time Zone (PT)
Risk Level
5.2/10
2023 Scams
3057
Population
Approximately 1.2 million
Regional Information
Major Cities
- Oakland
- Berkeley
- Alameda
- San Leandro
- Hayward
Major Employers
- Kaiser Permanente
- Wells Fargo
- University of California, Berkeley
Local Authorities
- Police: Oakland Police Department: (510) 238-3326
- Consumer Protection: Alameda County District Attorney's Office: (510) 272-6100
- Fraud Unit: Oakland Police Department Fraud Unit: (510) 238-7916
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