Location
Philadelphia, PA
Reported numbers
20
Reports in last 7 days
0
Reports in last 30 days
0
Last activity
Not available

About area code 267

Area code 267 is commonly associated with Philadelphia, PA. The most common report type in this area code is unknown, with 2421 reports.

What people report about area code 267

Recent reports for area code 267 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.

Asked to call back Unknown callers Vague or missing voicemail Suspicious or scam-like Repeated calls
“Offering 'financial services' to elderly people”
“Receive same call every day from a different number. Block number and delete call. Same thing next day (every day for last two weeks). "This is Bruce (or Steven or Gail or Carla...”

What stands out about area code 267

Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 267, which suggests the activity is not limited to one isolated number block. The page also has usable geographic context through Philadelphia, PA, which helps users decide whether a call looks locally relevant or completely unfamiliar.

Should you answer calls from area code 267?

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 267 is commonly associated with Philadelphia, PA. The map below shows an approximate location reference and may not represent the full coverage area.

Reported call types

Type
Reports
Share
Unknown
2,421
93.8%
Scam suspicion
97
3.8%
SSN scam
16
0.6%
Survey
16
0.6%
Silent call
8
0.3%
IRS scam
7
0.3%
Valid
7
0.3%
Debt collector
5
0.2%
Students loan scam
1
0%
Telemarketer
1
0%
Text message
1
0%

Popular prefixes in area code 267

267-703

Numbers: 221 Reports: 237
Last activity: Jan 30, 2024

267-996

Numbers: 123 Reports: 125
Last activity: May 9, 2023

267-846

Numbers: 58 Reports: 107
Last activity: Jun 22, 2022

267-817

Numbers: 94 Reports: 97
Last activity: Dec 8, 2022

267-807

Numbers: 78 Reports: 83
Last activity: Mar 23, 2021

267-458

Numbers: 33 Reports: 55
Last activity: Sep 29, 2022

267-954

Numbers: 29 Reports: 46
Last activity: Oct 30, 2023

267-223

Numbers: 36 Reports: 46
Last activity: Mar 27, 2022

267-508

Numbers: 36 Reports: 37
Last activity: Sep 26, 2021

267-930

Numbers: 32 Reports: 36
Last activity: Aug 28, 2021

267-293

Numbers: 32 Reports: 35
Last activity: May 23, 2022

267-367

Numbers: 30 Reports: 31
Last activity: Nov 19, 2021

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 267

Where is area code 267 located?

Area code 267 should be treated as a general reference point, not proof of the caller's exact location.

Why do so many calls from area code 267 seem suspicious?

Recent reports for area code 267 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 267-703 tell me?

Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 267, which suggests the activity is not limited to one isolated number block.

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