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

About area code 304

Area code 304 is commonly associated with Charleston, WV. The most common report type in this area code is unknown, with 1143 reports.

What people report about area code 304

Recent reports for area code 304 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 Unknown callers Asked to call back Vague or missing voicemail Repeated calls
“They knew my full name and j said to text back”
“Suspecting scam business. as usual Blocked the number”

What stands out about area code 304

Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 304, which suggests the activity is not limited to one isolated number block. The page also has usable geographic context through Charleston, WV, which helps users decide whether a call looks locally relevant or completely unfamiliar.

Should you answer calls from area code 304?

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 304 is commonly associated with Charleston, WV. The map below shows an approximate location reference and may not represent the full coverage area.

Reported call types

Type
Reports
Share
Unknown
1,143
92.9%
Scam suspicion
47
3.8%
SSN scam
28
2.3%
IRS scam
5
0.4%
Silent call
4
0.3%
Valid
2
0.2%
Debt collector
1
0.1%
Text message
1
0.1%

Popular prefixes in area code 304

304-317

Numbers: 155 Reports: 157
Last activity: May 23, 2022

304-948

Numbers: 68 Reports: 69
Last activity: Jan 19, 2022

304-635

Numbers: 5 Reports: 68
Last activity: Jan 13, 2021

304-454

Numbers: 32 Reports: 34
Last activity: Dec 7, 2020

304-994

Numbers: 31 Reports: 32
Last activity: Dec 7, 2020

304-885

Numbers: 25 Reports: 25
Last activity: Dec 2, 2020

304-396

Numbers: 22 Reports: 22
Last activity: Oct 30, 2022

304-944

Numbers: 22 Reports: 22
Last activity: Oct 18, 2020

304-398

Numbers: 10 Reports: 21
Last activity: May 20, 2022

304-938

Numbers: 19 Reports: 19
Last activity: Jan 20, 2021

304-413

Numbers: 10 Reports: 17
Last activity: Dec 18, 2024

304-316

Numbers: 17 Reports: 17
Last activity: Jan 2, 2023

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 304

Where is area code 304 located?

Area code 304 should be treated as a general reference point, not proof of the caller's exact location.

Why do so many calls from area code 304 seem suspicious?

Recent reports for area code 304 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 304-317 tell me?

Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 304, which suggests the activity is not limited to one isolated number block.

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