948 Phone Number Lookup: Virginia Beach, VA

The 948 area code covers the Hampton Roads metropolitan area and the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Look up any phone number starting with 948 area code. Results may include:

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Virginia Phone Number Lookups / 948

Most Common Area Code 948 Scams

Recently Reported Area Code 948 Spam Calls

Area Code 948 phone numbers reported as unwanted calls to the FTC in the last 30 days.

(948) 800-9009

2 reports ·

(948) 218-6488

2 reports ·

(948) 600-6327

1 report ·

(948) 444-4046

1 report ·

(948) 500-0527

1 report ·

(948) 243-9196

1 report ·

(948) 217-1019

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(948) 217-9145

1 report ·

(948) 203-9010

1 report ·

(948) 200-9611

1 report ·

Is area code 948 a scam?

No, 948 is an authentic Virginia area code introduced to serve the Hampton Roads region, including Virginia Beach and Norfolk. Fraudsters deploy this newer local overlay to bypass neighborhood spam blockers and trick residents into engaging with their deceptive pitches.

Why do I get spam calls from area code 948?

Because it overlays a territory with a massive military and maritime presence, scammers frequently target this region with highly specialized financial traps. Fake utility agents routinely threaten immediate Dominion Energy shutoffs, while phishing rings actively spoof local credit unions to steal banking credentials from area servicemembers.

Where Is Area Code 948 Located?

Phone numbers with the 948 area code originate from southeastern Virginia, encompassing the Eastern Shore of Virginia (the Virginia portion of the Delmarva Peninsula) and the majority of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, which includes the Virginia Peninsula and South Hampton Roads.

Major Cities:

  • Newport News
  • Hampton
  • Williamsburg
  • Poquoson
  • Virginia Beach
  • Norfolk
  • Chesapeake
  • Portsmouth
  • Franklin
  • Suffolk

Overlay System

Area code 948 operates as an overlay complex with area code 757 . Area code 948 was established on February 5, 2020. Its official activation date was May 9, 2022, which made ten-digit dialing mandatory for numbers within the 757/948 service area.

Area Code 948 Location Map

Area Code 948 Location on Virginia Map

Area code 948 is a general purpose code which was placed in service on May 9, 2022.

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