917 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (917) 444-8325 | ||
| (917) 590-3846 | ||
| (917) 920-9827 | ||
| (917) 914-7286 | ||
| (917) 590-4250 | ||
| (917) 450-6628 | ||
| (917) 781-6301 | ||
| (917) 345-3337 | ||
| (917) 819-6725 | ||
| (917) 421-7240 |
The 917 area code is often used for Social Security suspension calls and legal threats. Scammers claim your number is linked to a crime to pressure you into revealing your identity.
Robocalls threatening SSN suspension and custody due to suspicious activities.
"This message is from Depart of Social Security Administration the reason you have received this phone call from this department is to inform you we suspended your social security number because we found some suspicious activity so if you want to know about this case just press 1"
Threatens workplace embarrassment by contacting HR over fake complaint notices.
"Hello, my name is Monica Jones. You were not available today and this message is in regards to a complaint notice to your attention. Please immediately contact 844-613-3277...after the third filed attempt. I'm required to direct further attempts to your HR or payroll department on file."
Text message phishing claiming failed deliveries or iPhone prizes with malicious links.
"Hey, this is Jane of USPS, we tried to deliver your package today but it is returned back to us. Please contact us here ASAP zm28v.com/LtrlyRk8AV"
Extorts thousands in Amazon gift cards to release fake multimillion-dollar sweepstakes wins.
"They say you won Publishers Clearing House - but you have to pay $1325 in taxes. These people need to be found and shot - no one will miss them"
Scams targets with false promises of student loan forgiveness to steal FSA IDs.
"Hi this is Nadine Smith calling in from the processing department so sorry if you're busy I just had some fantastic news it looks like there has been some significant changes to your federal student loan repayment options..."
Ego scam targeting doctors/lawyers demanding $1k for fake award plaques and memberships.
"Called stating I was a member of top 100 doctors, wanted $1k for membership and a plaque. Asked other personal information. Wanted my credit card which I did not provide."
Phone numbers with the 917 area code prefix originate from the entirety of New York City. Initially intended to serve cellular, pager, and voicemail applications, its use was later expanded to include landlines, predominantly in Manhattan, to address number shortages. It functions as an overlay code across all numbering plan areas within New York City.
Area code 917 operates as an overlay code for all numbering plan areas in New York City. It was introduced on February 4, 1992, as the first overlay area code in the North American Numbering Plan. It overlays existing area codes 212 (established 1947), 718 (established 1984), and their subsequent overlays 646 , 332 , 347 , and 929 . Initially, 917 was assigned primarily to cellphones in New York City.
Originally introduced as a mobile-first overlay for New York City, 917 now covers both Manhattan and the outer boroughs. Media industry bookers, global law firms, and university admissions offices are among the callers commonly associated with its Manhattan assignments.