Location
Not available
Reported numbers
752
Reports in last 7 days
0
Reports in last 30 days
0
Last activity
Aug 28, 2026

About area code 816

Area code 816 appears on recently reported phone numbers in the United States. The most common report type in this area code is unknown, with 825 reports. Recent activity has been recorded for numbers in this area code, helping users identify possible spam or unwanted calls.

Most reported numbers in area code 816

What people report about area code 816

Historical reports for area code 816 include recurring mentions of business (3 of 35 unique comments).

Business Account Card Credit Verification
“Ignores the do not call list and harasses seniors to sell them their homes”
“"Hi, this is Kyle Bondi calling from the business credit team and I just reviewed your business borrowing profile and you've been pre-approved for a $321,000 business credit...”

What stands out about area code 816

Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 816, which suggests the activity is not limited to one isolated number block.

Should you answer calls from area code 816?

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.

Reported call types

Type
Reports
Share
Unknown
825
95.7%
Scam suspicion
19
2.2%
SSN scam
13
1.5%
Students loan scam
1
0.1%
Survey
1
0.1%
Telemarketer
1
0.1%
Text message
1
0.1%
Valid
1
0.1%

Popular prefixes in area code 816

816-239

Numbers: 17 Reports: 26
Last activity: Apr 15, 2022

816-307

Numbers: 20 Reports: 25
Last activity: Jun 27, 2022

816-420

Numbers: 1 Reports: 16
Last activity: Sep 2, 2019

816-622

Numbers: 12 Reports: 14
Last activity: Feb 17, 2021

816-648

Numbers: 13 Reports: 13
Last activity: Jun 11, 2022

816-597

Numbers: 12 Reports: 13
Last activity: Jun 26, 2021

816-203

Numbers: 11 Reports: 13
Last activity: May 16, 2021

816-323

Numbers: 11 Reports: 12
Last activity: May 26, 2023

816-207

Numbers: 11 Reports: 12
Last activity: Dec 15, 2022

816-327

Numbers: 11 Reports: 11
Last activity: Jan 27, 2023

816-336

Numbers: 4 Reports: 11
Last activity: Oct 25, 2022

816-827

Numbers: 10 Reports: 11
Last activity: May 23, 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 816

Does area code 816 belong to one city or region?

Area code 816 should be treated as a general reference point, not proof of the caller's exact location.

Why do so many calls from area code 816 seem suspicious?

Historical reports for area code 816 include recurring mentions of business (3 of 35 unique comments).

What can prefix 816-239 tell me?

Reports are spread across several active prefixes within area code 816, which suggests the activity is not limited to one isolated number block.

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