Location
Los Angeles, CA
Reported numbers
20
Reports in last 7 days
0
Reports in last 30 days
1
Last activity
May 9, 2026

About area code 424

Area code 424 is commonly associated with Los Angeles, CA. The most common report type in this area code is unknown, with 1438 reports. Users submitted 1 reports related to this area code in the last 30 days.

What people report about area code 424

Recent reports for area code 424 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 Repeated calls Vague or missing voicemail
“Who the heck is this #? They call nonstop. It says Beverly Hills but no business name. I get all these FAKE you qualify for a loan …all random set #’s. Or here’s a debt reductio...”
“Multiple calls from this number and they do not respond”

What stands out about area code 424

Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 424, which suggests the activity is not limited to one isolated number block. Recent reporting activity is still present, although the overall volume is more limited. 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 424?

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 424 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
1,438
90.4%
SSN scam
73
4.6%
Scam suspicion
58
3.6%
Silent call
7
0.4%
Debt collector
4
0.3%
IRS scam
3
0.2%
Valid
3
0.2%
Survey
2
0.1%
Text message
2
0.1%
Students loan scam
1
0.1%

Popular prefixes in area code 424

424-431

Numbers: 120 Reports: 124
Last activity: Jun 5, 2022

424-363

Numbers: 37 Reports: 41
Last activity: Sep 30, 2022

424-421

Numbers: 25 Reports: 40
Last activity: Sep 14, 2022

424-231

Numbers: 4 Reports: 34
Last activity: Jun 7, 2022

424-213

Numbers: 23 Reports: 27
Last activity: Apr 21, 2021

424-317

Numbers: 24 Reports: 25
Last activity: Aug 17, 2022

424-309

Numbers: 23 Reports: 24
Last activity: Feb 11, 2022

424-208

Numbers: 18 Reports: 24
Last activity: Feb 9, 2022

424-307

Numbers: 23 Reports: 23
Last activity: Apr 5, 2024

424-396

Numbers: 12 Reports: 22
Last activity: Jun 15, 2022

424-226

Numbers: 19 Reports: 22
Last activity: Apr 7, 2022

424-220

Numbers: 21 Reports: 21
Last activity: Apr 26, 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 424

Where is area code 424 located?

Area code 424 should be treated as a general reference point, not proof of the caller's exact location.

Why do so many calls from area code 424 seem suspicious?

Recent reports for area code 424 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 424-431 tell me?

Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 424, which suggests the activity is not limited to one isolated number block.

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