The 757 area code serves the Hampton Roads metropolitan area and the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Look up any phone number starting with 757 area code. Results may include:
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The 757 area code is dealing with fake legal threats and Dominion Energy impersonators. They threaten to arrest you or cut off your power to panic you into paying immediately.
Scammers call Hampton Roads residents with robocalls claiming a complaint has been filed against you and that a courier or process server will be sent to your home or job. They threaten to actively pursue you at your place of employment and your residence, mention vague legal complaints or official notifications tied to your name, and provide fake case numbers. A caller identifying as an independent courier offers to transfer you directly to the legal department. They use your personal information to create more convincing follow-up scams or sell it to other criminals. Real process servers do not call first. They show up.
"The message said 'I may be actively pursuing you at your place of employment and your residence. You have the right to contact the client to resolve the case voluntarily, but do understand that when you are located you forfeit that right'."
Callers spoof their caller ID to say Dominion Power or Dominion Energy and claim your power is scheduled to be disconnected in thirty minutes due to a history of non-payment. They demand immediate payment over the phone to avoid a shutdown and mention a disconnect order on your account. They use your payment information to steal money from your bank account or credit card. Dominion Energy provides multiple written notices over weeks before disconnection. They never demand same-day phone payments.
"Recorded message using male computer voice claiming to be a recorded message from Dominion Energy. The message states my power is scheduled to be disconnected today due to non-payment history."
Scammers calling from dozens of different numbers claim to be Portfolio Recovery and Credit Control Corporation, attempting to collect on old, invalid, or completely fake debts. They call multiple times a day, are rude and threatening when challenged, refuse to provide debt details without your personal information first, and leave vague robocall messages about an attempt to collect a debt. They use any information you provide to steal your identity or drain your bank accounts. Legitimate debt collectors must provide written validation within five days if requested. Refusal means it's a scam.
"Got a call from Portfolio Recovery debt collection about an account that was taken to court last year and they lost the case (discovered they forged my signature on some paperwork). Now they're trying to collect on the file again."
Scammers spoof caller ID to show SSI and claim your Social Security number has been compromised or will be suspended. Medicare scammers with heavy accents claim you requested information about pain medication or medical supplies and ask you to verify your Medicare number over the phone. They use your Social Security or Medicare number to open accounts, file fake tax returns, or steal benefits. The Social Security Administration communicates by mail, not threatening phone calls. Government agencies never call demanding personal information.
"Said it had to do with my social security numbers said my number was compromised an had been locked in order to fix I need to speak with an associate."
Scammers call seniors pretending to be a grandchild arrested after a car accident in cities like Boston, needing thousands for bail. They put a second person on the line pretending to be a fake public defender, sometimes named Mark Cohen, provide fake case numbers like pad 001175 for $5k bond, and insist you keep it secret from other family members. They steal whatever money you send via gift cards or wire transfers. Real law enforcement never asks for bail money via gift cards. Court officials never demand secrecy.
"Grandma in IL recieves scam call - grandson in jail call 757 525 2103, faked like they were the grandson, bond provided a case # pad 001175 for $5k bond. mr goin fake lawyer, call 7575252103 Virginia area"
Automated messages from people named Allison or Vanessa warn about your vehicle's factory warranty expiring. They know the make and model of cars you own or used to own, are pushy and rude when questioned, call multiple times a week from different numbers, and start with phrases like "We have tried to reach you numerous times." They sell overpriced or worthless service contracts using your car information from public records. These callers have no connection to your car's manufacturer or dealership.
"Someone that knows the make and model of my car telling me I need to purchase an extended warranty- They are pushy and rude- They call over and over again and hang up on you if you ask them where they are calling from."
Real estate investors send unsolicited text messages asking if you own a specific address and want to sell it as-is. Robocalls from someone named Will offer to buy your home for cash and cover closing costs, are vague about their company, and continue contacting you after you say you're not interested. They get your information from public property records to find off-market properties. Many use illegal robocalling methods to numbers on the Do Not Call list.
"Received an unsolicited text message listing my home address and asking if I still owned the property."
Area Code 757 phone numbers reported as unwanted calls to the FTC in the last 30 days.
(757) 229-2961
7 reports ·
(757) 504-0626
3 reports ·
(757) 835-3644
2 reports ·
(757) 527-1995
2 reports ·
(757) 350-8377
2 reports ·
(757) 642-6290
2 reports ·
(757) 420-8716
2 reports ·
(757) 356-3610
2 reports ·
(757) 573-9085
2 reports ·
(757) 267-5245
2 reports ·
No, 757 is the primary area code for the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. Bad actors manipulate caller ID systems to display this coastal prefix, banking on the fact that residents are highly responsive to local numbers.
The heavy military and retiree presence in Hampton Roads attracts relentless extortion and impersonation scams. Typical frauds involve Dominion Energy imposters threatening 30-minute power shutoffs, and fake public defenders like "Mark Cohen" demanding $5,000 bail bonds for grandchildren supposedly involved in tragic accidents.
Area code 757 covers the Eastern Shore of Virginia (the Virginia portion of the Delmarva Peninsula) and the majority of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, including the Virginia Peninsula and South Hampton Roads.
Area code 948 was established on February 5, 2020, forming an overlay complex with area code 757. This means that both area codes serve the same geographic region. Ten-digit dialing is mandatory in the 757/948 area.
Area code 757 is a general purpose code which was placed in service on July 1, 1996.
| Rate Center | Number of Prefixes |
|---|---|
| NRFOLKZON2 | 233 |
| NWPTNWSZN3 | 56 |
| NRFOLKZON3 | 50 |
| NWPTNWSZN1 | 42 |
| NWPTNWSZN2 | 34 |
| NRFOLKZON1 | 31 |
| WILLIAMSBG | 24 |
| NRFOLKZON4 | 17 |
| SUFFOLK | 10 |
| FRANKLIN | 5 |
| ONANCOCK | 5 |
| SMITHFIELD | 5 |
| TEMPERNCVL | 4 |
| BELLEHAVEN | 3 |
| Other | 34 |
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