Location
St. Croix, VI
Reported numbers
20
Reports in last 7 days
0
Reports in last 30 days
0
Last activity
Not available

About area code 340

Area code 340 is commonly associated with St. Croix, VI. The most common report type in this area code is unknown, with 30 reports.

What people report about area code 340

Recent reports for area code 340 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 Suspicious or scam-like Vague or missing voicemail
“This number called me yesterday when I was driving. Then it called me again in the morning but I was at work and couldn't answer it. I was trying to call back several times but...”
“Call rang out after five rings, no chance to get to it beforehand so can only assume it was an automated ring looking for a person to answer?”

What stands out about area code 340

Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 340, which suggests the activity is not limited to one isolated number block. The page also has usable geographic context through St. Croix, VI, which helps users decide whether a call looks locally relevant or completely unfamiliar.

Should you answer calls from area code 340?

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 340 is commonly associated with St. Croix, VI. The map below shows an approximate location reference and may not represent the full coverage area.

Reported call types

Type
Reports
Share
Unknown
30
88.2%
Students loan scam
2
5.9%
Debt collector
1
2.9%
IRS scam
1
2.9%

Popular prefixes in area code 340

340-202

Numbers: 9 Reports: 13
Last activity: Jan 31, 2021

340-489

Numbers: 5 Reports: 8
Last activity: May 28, 2021

340-249

Numbers: 2 Reports: 3
Last activity: May 20, 2020

340-625

Numbers: 2 Reports: 2
Last activity: Mar 27, 2021

340-713

Numbers: 1 Reports: 2
Last activity: Jul 29, 2019

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 340

Where is area code 340 located?

Area code 340 should be treated as a general reference point, not proof of the caller's exact location.

Why do so many calls from area code 340 seem suspicious?

Recent reports for area code 340 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 340-202 tell me?

Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 340, which suggests the activity is not limited to one isolated number block.

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