272-204
Last activity: Dec 28, 2021
Area code 272 numbers in Scranton, PA
Browse recently reported phone numbers in area code 272, commonly associated with Scranton, PA. This page shows recent activity, reported numbers, and popular prefixes linked to this area code.
Location
Scranton, PA
Reported numbers
20
Reports in last 7 days
0
Reports in last 30 days
0
Last activity
Not available
About area code 272
Area code 272 is commonly associated with Scranton, PA. The most common report type in this area code is unknown, with 228 reports.
What people report about area code 272
Recent reports for area code 272 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
Asked to call back
Unknown callers
Repeated calls
Vague or missing voicemail
“Claimed to be Walmart regarding a $6k+ transaction”
“Calling back gets a recording about the NRA”
What stands out about area code 272
Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 272, which suggests the activity is not limited to one isolated number block. The page also has usable geographic context through Scranton, PA, which helps users decide whether a call looks locally relevant or completely unfamiliar.
Should you answer calls from area code 272?
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 272 is commonly associated with Scranton, PA. The map below shows an approximate location reference and may not represent the full coverage area.
Reported call types
Type
Reports
Share
Unknown
228
93.4%
Scam suspicion
10
4.1%
SSN scam
6
2.5%
Popular prefixes in area code 272
272-203
Last activity: Jun 16, 2022
272-234
Last activity: Jul 7, 2021
272-200
Last activity: Jul 26, 2022
272-271
Last activity: May 16, 2022
272-205
Last activity: Nov 11, 2023
272-999
Last activity: Jan 3, 2023
272-206
Last activity: Mar 17, 2022
272-422
Last activity: Jan 6, 2022
272-218
Last activity: Aug 22, 2022
272-223
Last activity: Mar 10, 2021
272-268
Last activity: Dec 7, 2020
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.
- Search the exact phone number, not just the area code.
- Review recent reports and call type patterns.
- Check whether the caller left a clear voicemail with a name and reason for calling.
- Do not trust threats, payment demands, or urgent account warnings without independent verification.
- Contact banks, delivery firms, insurers, courts, or government agencies through their official websites or phone numbers.
FAQ about area code 272
Where is area code 272 located?
Area code 272 should be treated as a general reference point, not proof of the caller's exact location.
Why do so many calls from area code 272 seem suspicious?
Recent reports for area code 272 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 272-204 tell me?
Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 272, which suggests the activity is not limited to one isolated number block.