347 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (347) 202-8380 | ||
| (347) 732-5837 | ||
| (347) 848-1248 | ||
| (347) 978-2084 | ||
| (347) 450-2503 | ||
| (347) 929-5564 | ||
| (347) 873-3318 | ||
| (347) 618-0498 | ||
| (347) 802-7909 | ||
| (347) 447-6772 |
The 347 area code is known for Social Security threats and fake debt collection hoaxes. Scammers pose as government officials or lawyers to intimidate you into settling non-existent debts.
Threatens SSN blacklisting and arrest at the victim's place of employment "tomorrow morning."
"This morning I received a phone call... Informing me that if I didn't return the call my Social Security Number would be Blacklisted and tomorrow morning I would be arrested at my place of employment."
Fabricates $7,000+ debt allegations and threatens immediate paycheck garnishments without written validation.
"Received 6 phone calls from two males named mark, both foreign and one from garden law. Said... there was a civil suit against me... contacting my place of employment to garnish my paychecks."
Targets seniors by impersonating attorneys demanding cash bail for grandsons involved in severe DUI accidents.
"Called 90 year old pretending to be Peter Green from the county. Said grandson was in an accident and needed bail money. Said it had to be cash."
Distributes malicious malware links (e.g., 6kgop.com) by offering symbolic reimbursements for fake signal outages.
"AT&T Free Msg: Sorry for the signal issues on September 12, here's a symbolic reimbursement --- they provided a link which is obviously spam."
Promises multimillion-dollar wins and a Mercedes, extorting upfront "FDIC insurance fees" before delivery.
"Scammer... claiming to be from Publishers Clearing House. Promising money and new Mercedes Benz to be delivered to home address on flatbed truck! Wanted money sent by money order..."
Impersonates tech supervisors demanding a $299 hold security fee to conduct fake satellite alignments or software updates.
"Caller claims to be ATT/ Direct TV / Tech Supervisor for Software update of receivers for satellite alignment... $40 discount on monthly bill for 2 yrs after $299.00 Hold Security received..."
Executes fake text-based job interviews to force applicants into paying for bogus Scrum Master certifications at ExpertsLearn.com.
"I was told the contract was with their client Verizon, and I needed to be a Certified Scrum Master... sponsor half if I went through some training company called ExpertsLearn.com."
Area code 347 covers the boroughs of the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island in New York City, as well as the Marble Hill section of Manhattan.
Area code 347 is part of an overlay complex with area codes 718 and 929 , which cover the same geographic region. Area code 347 became effective on October 1, 1999. Mandatory ten-digit dialing was required for the 718/347 numbering plan area by April 15, 2000. Additionally, area code 917 overlays area codes 718, 347, and 929, as well as area codes 212 , 646 , and 332 in Manhattan. Area code 465 is scheduled to overlay the numbering plan area on June 18, 2026.
One of several area codes covering the outer boroughs of New York City, 347 serves the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. JFK and LaGuardia airport logistics coordinators, Montefiore Medical Center billing departments, and Con Edison utility alerts are frequent callers from this code.