646 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (646) 722-0144 | ||
| (646) 257-4500 | ||
| (646) 844-2641 | ||
| (646) 974-2706 | ||
| (646) 828-4768 | ||
| (646) 832-0168 | ||
| (646) 594-1421 | ||
| (646) 221-8025 | ||
| (646) 844-1637 | ||
| (646) 993-8606 |
Manhattan's 646 area code is famous for the "Texas Drug Car" Social Security scam and fake process servers. Scammers claim a car rented in your name was found with drugs to terrify you into paying a fine.
Callers terrify victims by claiming their suspended SSN was found in a drug-filled car in Texas.
"Claimed they found my uncle's ss# in a car in Texas full of drugs. He's 74 so when she asked for the number he gave it to her. Then she called back the next morning... I called back to see if the number was any good and a bunch of people was talking in the background."
Scammers leave voicemails promising document delivery between 3 and 5 PM to force immediate callbacks.
"This is Frank Howard calling, it's May 14 and we have not gained a response to you on your behalf... If you or your legal representative have any questions you need to contact the office before the end of business... reference number 204062."
Heavily-accented callers demand $250 Western Union fees to release fabricated $9,200 government grants.
"The guy said for me to receive the cash by Western Union at Wal-Mart I should pay $100! I told him that I am paying nobody any money just because they are offering me money. I told him this was a scam. I told him to go screw himself."
Robocalls warn of impending $399 antivirus renewals to trick victims into granting bank account access.
"Caller... left message saying he was Robert Jennings of V-Tech and my card would be charged $399 for update to security on my computer. Did not call back. Wreaked of scam."
Scammers cold-call clinics referencing Apple Dental initiatives or target seniors regarding Lymphedema pumps.
"Caroline from 'Apple' claims they are promoting an initiative for dental offices in our area... She called here repeatedly and was extremely RUDE!!! Not once but twice told me how unprofessional I was, as she's the one harassing me."
Imposters utilizing fake background noise demand $300 gift cards to process non-existent $42 million prizes.
"I called Dave at the above number and heard a rooster in the background. He said I need to call you back from a more secure line. He requested we purchase a specific gift card for $300."
Phone numbers with the 646 area code prefix originate from most of the borough of Manhattan in New York City.
Area code 646 is part of an overlay complex that serves the same geographic region as area codes 212 and 332 in Manhattan. The area is also overlaid by area code 917 , which covers the entirety of New York City. Area code 212 was the original code assigned in 1947, restricted to Manhattan (and the Bronx initially) in 1985, and further restricted to just Manhattan in 1992. Area code 646 was implemented as an overlay for Manhattan on July 1, 1999. Area code 917 overlaid the entire city in 1992. Area code 332 was added in 2017, becoming active on June 10, 2017.
An overlay serving Manhattan alongside 212 and 917, the 646 area code covers the same geography from Midtown to Harlem to the Financial District. Media booking producers, NYU admissions, and financial institution support lines are among the frequent callers from this code.