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

About area code 516

Area code 516 is commonly associated with Hempstead, NY. The most common report type in this area code is unknown, with 1065 reports.

What people report about area code 516

Recent reports for area code 516 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.

Unknown callers Suspicious or scam-like Asked to call back Vague or missing voicemail Repeated calls
“this number 516-387-6650 has been calling my number almost daily, sometimes twice a day at any hour of the day. Verizon has tagged it a "potential scam". They do not leave a mes...”
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What stands out about area code 516

Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 516, which suggests the activity is not limited to one isolated number block. The page also has usable geographic context through Hempstead, NY, which helps users decide whether a call looks locally relevant or completely unfamiliar.

Should you answer calls from area code 516?

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 516 is commonly associated with Hempstead, NY. The map below shows an approximate location reference and may not represent the full coverage area.

Reported call types

Type
Reports
Share
Unknown
1,065
94.2%
Scam suspicion
32
2.8%
SSN scam
19
1.7%
IRS scam
7
0.6%
Silent call
4
0.4%
Valid
3
0.3%

Popular prefixes in area code 516

516-530

Numbers: 27 Reports: 37
Last activity: Aug 17, 2021

516-412

Numbers: 19 Reports: 23
Last activity: May 10, 2021

516-217

Numbers: 16 Reports: 19
Last activity: Oct 13, 2022

516-200

Numbers: 15 Reports: 17
Last activity: Jun 20, 2023

516-517

Numbers: 16 Reports: 17
Last activity: Dec 13, 2020

516-916

Numbers: 13 Reports: 16
Last activity: Sep 28, 2022

516-926

Numbers: 8 Reports: 16
Last activity: Apr 7, 2022

516-269

Numbers: 13 Reports: 14
Last activity: Jul 13, 2022

516-862

Numbers: 13 Reports: 13
Last activity: Jun 5, 2023

516-218

Numbers: 10 Reports: 12
Last activity: Feb 1, 2022

516-550

Numbers: 10 Reports: 12
Last activity: Mar 23, 2021

516-407

Numbers: 12 Reports: 12
Last activity: Mar 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 516

Where is area code 516 located?

Area code 516 should be treated as a general reference point, not proof of the caller's exact location.

Why do so many calls from area code 516 seem suspicious?

Recent reports for area code 516 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 516-530 tell me?

Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 516, which suggests the activity is not limited to one isolated number block.

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