Location
Los Angeles, CA
Reported numbers
3,199
Reports in last 7 days
0
Reports in last 30 days
0
Last activity
May 8, 2026

About area code 213

Area code 213 is commonly associated with Los Angeles, CA. The most common report type in this area code is unknown, with 3495 reports. Recent activity has been recorded for numbers in this area code, helping users identify possible spam or unwanted calls.

What people report about area code 213

Recent reports for area code 213 are mostly about unknown callers, and many users also describe the calls as suspicious. A common pattern is a vague or unhelpful voicemail that still leaves the call feeling untrustworthy.

Suspicious or scam-like Vague or missing voicemail Asked to call back Unknown callers
“Received a text from this phone number about a court case”
“213-348-1144 called but was blocked as "scam likely"!!!”

What stands out about area code 213

Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 213, which suggests the activity is not limited to one isolated number block. The page also has usable geographic context through Los Angeles, CA, which helps users decide whether a call looks locally relevant or completely unfamiliar.

Should you answer calls from area code 213?

Because many reports on this page involve unknown callers and suspicious behavior, the safest option is usually to let unexpected calls go to voicemail first and verify the number before responding.

  • Do not trust caller ID alone.
  • Search the full phone number before calling back.
  • Be careful with callers who create urgency or ask for payment.
  • Never share card details, banking data, passwords, or verification codes with an unknown caller.
  • If the call is legitimate, the caller will usually leave a clear voicemail.

Approximate location

Area code 213 is commonly associated with Los Angeles, CA. The map below shows an approximate location reference and may not represent the full coverage area.

Reported call types

Type
Reports
Share
Unknown
3,495
94.6%
Scam suspicion
98
2.7%
SSN scam
65
1.8%
Silent call
10
0.3%
Valid
7
0.2%
Survey
6
0.2%
Debt collector
5
0.1%
IRS scam
5
0.1%
Students loan scam
2
0.1%
Text message
2
0.1%
Telemarketer
1
0%

Popular prefixes in area code 213

213-797

Numbers: 198 Reports: 217
Last activity: Apr 27, 2022

213-524

Numbers: 111 Reports: 116
Last activity: Apr 16, 2022

213-463

Numbers: 98 Reports: 110
Last activity: Jan 18, 2022

213-279

Numbers: 86 Reports: 89
Last activity: Dec 15, 2022

213-205

Numbers: 58 Reports: 80
Last activity: Oct 27, 2022

213-513

Numbers: 34 Reports: 70
Last activity: Jun 1, 2022

213-776

Numbers: 68 Reports: 68
Last activity: Dec 2, 2021

213-328

Numbers: 48 Reports: 54
Last activity: Dec 30, 2021

213-766

Numbers: 29 Reports: 52
Last activity: Mar 24, 2023

213-784

Numbers: 50 Reports: 51
Last activity: Mar 13, 2023

213-468

Numbers: 45 Reports: 46
Last activity: Apr 25, 2023

213-320

Numbers: 24 Reports: 45
Last activity: Mar 8, 2024

Recently reported numbers

How to check if a call is legitimate

This page gives area-code-level context, but the exact number still matters more. Use the reports, recent activity, and voicemail details together before deciding whether to respond.

  1. Search the exact phone number, not just the area code.
  2. Review recent reports and call type patterns.
  3. Check whether the caller left a clear voicemail with a name and reason for calling.
  4. Do not trust threats, payment demands, or urgent account warnings without independent verification.
  5. Contact banks, delivery firms, insurers, courts, or government agencies through their official websites or phone numbers.

FAQ about area code 213

Where is area code 213 located?

Area code 213 should be treated as a general reference point, not proof of the caller's exact location.

Why do so many calls from area code 213 seem suspicious?

Recent reports for area code 213 are mostly about unknown callers, and many users also describe the calls as suspicious. A common pattern is a vague or unhelpful voicemail that still leaves the call feeling untrustworthy.

What can prefix 213-797 tell me?

Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 213, which suggests the activity is not limited to one isolated number block.

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