The 646 area code serves most of the borough of Manhattan in New York City, New York. Look up any phone number starting with 646 area code. Results may include:
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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 claiming to be "Officer Ryan Smith" with Badge B281 or "Officer William Smith" from the Social Security Administration call to terrify victims by claiming their Social Security number was "suspended due to fraudulent activity" or found "in a car in Texas full of drugs." They use fake badge numbers like "B281" or "4172741" to sound official and threaten that an arrest warrant has already been issued with "50 years in jail" unless you cooperate immediately. They use your personal information to steal your identity and open accounts in your name. Social Security numbers cannot be suspended. Real officers do not call first. They show up.
"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 using names like "David Miller," "Frank Howard," or "Rebecca Jones" threaten you with legal documents and claim they are coming to your residence or job site "tomorrow between 3 and 5 PM" to serve papers. They leave voicemail messages with fake file numbers like "204062" and reference "failure to sign" or "deliberate ignorance" of the message, demanding "you or your attorney" call a different number immediately to put a "stop order" on the delivery. They use your fear to trick you into paying fake settlement fees over the phone. Real process servers rely on surprise to serve legal papers. They never call ahead to give you a specific time window.
"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."
Callers with heavy accents claim you have been selected for a government grant from the "Federal Grants Department" or US Treasury, citing specific amounts like "$9,000," "$9,200," or "$9,750." They require you to pay a "deductible" or "registration fee" of $200 to $250 via Western Union or by buying a gift card at Walgreens to release the funds, promising "free money" that requires an upfront payment and instructing you to go to specific stores like Walgreens or Walmart. They steal your wire transfer or gift card money and you receive nothing. The US Treasury does not cold-call citizens to award grants. Any request for a wire transfer or gift card payment is fraud.
"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."
A robocall or person identifies as "Robert Jennings" from "Vtech Solutions" or "Geek Squad" and claims your bank account or credit card is about to be charged exactly "$399" for an anti-virus subscription renewal, often McAfee or Norton. They demand you call back within 24-48 hours to process a "refund" with urgency to avoid the charge. They use your fear of the fake charge to gain access to your bank account and steal your money. No such charge exists on your actual statements. Legitimate companies do not call customers to proactively offer refunds for unrequested service renewals.
"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 claiming to be "Caroline Rosen" or "Lisa" from "Apple," sometimes "Apple Health" or "Simplifeye," target businesses trying to verify a dental practice for an "iApple" network and become aggressive or rude when questioned by receptionists. For seniors, callers from "Imun Medical" or "Kevin" call about a "Lymphedema pump" or back braces, claiming to have your doctor's files and mentioning specific conditions like "Lymphedema pumps" or "back/knee pain." They steal your business or medical information to commit fraud. Apple Inc. does not cold-call dental offices to recruit them for health networks. Medicare providers are legally prohibited from cold-calling you to sell medical equipment you haven't asked for.
"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."
Scammers posing as "Dave Sayer," "Todd Sloan," or "John Dixon" claim you have won millions like $2.5 million or $42 million and a Mercedes Benz, asking for a "processing fee" via gift card with unprofessional background noise like roosters and children giving them away. They steal your gift card or wire transfer money and you receive nothing. PCH winners are notified in person by the Prize Patrol, not by phone. If you have to pay to get it, it is not a prize.
"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."
Area Code 646 phone numbers reported as unwanted calls to the FTC in the last 30 days.
(646) 347-1328
8 reports ·
(646) 828-9272
5 reports ·
(646) 397-7968
5 reports ·
(646) 576-7516
5 reports ·
(646) 777-2253
3 reports ·
(646) 813-5836
3 reports ·
(646) 257-4500
2 reports ·
(646) 304-7217
2 reports ·
(646) 247-4500
2 reports ·
(646) 828-4768
2 reports ·
No, 646 is a legitimate New York City area code serving Manhattan as an overlay to 212. A number from one of the world's most recognized city prefixes carries automatic credibility, which is precisely what makes it valuable to fraudsters who want their calls to seem important.
The Manhattan association is the main spoofing draw: few prefixes command more attention than a New York City number. Callers posing as Social Security officers with fake badge numbers who claim your SSN was found in a Texas vehicle full of drugs are a heavily documented tactic targeting 646 recipients, alongside fake process servers who provide specific delivery windows like "tomorrow between 3 and 5 PM" to pressure victims into calling back and paying phantom debts.
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.
Area code 646 is a general purpose code which was placed in service on July 1, 1999.
| Rate Center | Number of Prefixes |
|---|---|
| NWYRCYZN01 | 746 |
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