Location
Virginia Beach, VA
Reported numbers
20
Reports in last 7 days
0
Reports in last 30 days
1
Last activity
May 26, 2026

About area code 757

Area code 757 is commonly associated with Virginia Beach, VA. The most common report type in this area code is unknown, with 1717 reports. Users submitted 1 reports related to this area code in the last 30 days.

What people report about area code 757

Recent reports for area code 757 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 Asked to call back Vague or missing voicemail Suspicious or scam-like
“Number uses dating websites to blackmail”
“Guessing it was from CBN as 1st 6 digits are the same as switchboard main # but do not answer unknown phone #s”

What stands out about area code 757

Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 757, 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 Virginia Beach, VA, which helps users decide whether a call looks locally relevant or completely unfamiliar.

Should you answer calls from area code 757?

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 757 is commonly associated with Virginia Beach, VA. The map below shows an approximate location reference and may not represent the full coverage area.

Reported call types

Type
Reports
Share
Unknown
1,717
96.2%
Scam suspicion
46
2.6%
Silent call
7
0.4%
Debt collector
4
0.2%
SSN scam
4
0.2%
IRS scam
2
0.1%
Valid
2
0.1%
Students loan scam
1
0.1%
Telemarketer
1
0.1%
Text message
1
0.1%

Popular prefixes in area code 757

757-231

Numbers: 36 Reports: 41
Last activity: Sep 21, 2022

757-975

Numbers: 32 Reports: 34
Last activity: Mar 19, 2021

757-260

Numbers: 21 Reports: 26
Last activity: May 30, 2022

757-776

Numbers: 25 Reports: 26
Last activity: Jan 13, 2021

757-210

Numbers: 23 Reports: 25
Last activity: Apr 28, 2022

757-908

Numbers: 25 Reports: 25
Last activity: Nov 3, 2021

757-294

Numbers: 17 Reports: 23
Last activity: Nov 5, 2021

757-330

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

757-530

Numbers: 19 Reports: 21
Last activity: Apr 27, 2023

757-848

Numbers: 4 Reports: 21
Last activity: Oct 24, 2021

757-777

Numbers: 2 Reports: 19
Last activity: Jul 25, 2022

757-909

Numbers: 15 Reports: 19
Last activity: Jun 6, 2022

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 757

Where is area code 757 located?

Area code 757 should be treated as a general reference point, not proof of the caller's exact location.

Why do so many calls from area code 757 seem suspicious?

Recent reports for area code 757 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 757-231 tell me?

Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 757, which suggests the activity is not limited to one isolated number block.

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