240 Area Code - Page 2
Historical Information About Area Code 240
Area code 240 was created on July 1, 1997, as one of the area codes for Maryland. It covers most of western Maryland, including Frederick, Hagerstown, and parts of Montgomery and Washington counties. The 240 area code was originally split from the 301 area code. The 301 area code served most of central Maryland, including Baltimore and its suburbs. In 1997, the 240 area code was created to serve the western portion of the state, while the 301 area code continued to serve the central portion of the state.
Today, the 240 area code is still in use, and it continues to serve the western portion of the state. If you live in western Maryland, or if you need to call someone in western Maryland, you'll need to use the 240 area code.
Are 240 Area Code Numbers Scams?
Are 240 area code numbers scams? Some people seem to think so. They're worried that if they answer a call from that area code, they'll end up getting scammed.But is there any truth to this? Are 240 area code numbers really all scams?
Well, the truth is that there are scams out there with 240 area codes. But there are also legitimate businesses with 240 area codes. So it really depends on who's calling.
If you're not sure whether a call is from a scammer or a legitimate business, you can always do a quick internet search to see if other people have reported the same number as a scam.
But the bottom line is that you can't just assume that all calls from the 240 area code are scams. You need to take the time to assess each individual call and determine whether it's safe to answer.
How To Report Suspicious Numbers With Area Code 240?
When you receive a call from a number with the area code 240, it might be difficult to determine whether or not the call is legitimate. This is because 240 is a geographically diverse area code, covering parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Here are a few tips on how to report suspicious numbers with area code 240.If you receive a call from a number with the area code 240 and you feel like the call is suspicious, the best thing to do is hang up the call and report it to the authorities. You can report the call to your local police department or to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
It's important to remember that not all calls from numbers with the area code 240 are necessarily suspicious. However, if you're ever in doubt, it's best to err on the side of caution and report the call to the authorities.
Details of Prefixes in 240 Area Code
- Prefix:(240) 379Current Location:FrederickCarrier:Verizon Maryland, Inc.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 380Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - MdType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 381Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - DcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 382Current Location:HagerstownCarrier:Teleport Communications America, Llc - MdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 383Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - DcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 385Current Location:FrederickCarrier:Verizon Maryland, Inc.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 386Current Location:GaithersburgCarrier:Verizon Maryland, Inc.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 387Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Cavalier East Llc - MdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 388Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 389Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Atx Telecommunications Services, LtdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 390Current Location:HerndonCarrier:Cavalier Telephone Mid-atlantic, Llc - MdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 391Current Location:Carrier:Global Crossing Local Services, Inc.-mdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 392Current Location:LanhamCarrier:Starpower Communications, Llc - MdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 393Current Location:Annapolis JunctionCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - MdType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 394Current Location:HagerstownCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - DcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 395Current Location:HerndonCarrier:Cavalier Telephone Mid-atlantic, Llc - MdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 396Current Location:Carrier:Global Crossing Local Services, Inc.-mdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 397Current Location:FrederickCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - MdType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 398Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 399Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Xo Maryland, LlcType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 400Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 401Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - DcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 403Current Location:HerndonCarrier:Cavalier Telephone Mid-atlantic, Llc - MdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 404Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Xo Maryland, LlcType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 405Current Location:FrederickCarrier:Us Lec Of Maryland, Inc.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 406Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - DcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 407Current Location:Carrier:Global Crossing Local Services, Inc.-mdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 408Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - DcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 409Current Location:MonroviaCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - DcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 412Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 413Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:Omnipoint Communications Cap Operations, LlcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 414Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Peerless Network Of Maryland, LlcType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 415Current Location:FrederickCarrier:Ymax Communications Corp. - MdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 416Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - DcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 417Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 418Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 419Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - MdType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 420Current Location:HagerstownCarrier:Verizon Maryland, Inc.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 421Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:Omnipoint Communications Cap Operations, LlcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 422Current Location:FrederickCarrier:Omnipoint Communications Cap Operations, LlcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 423Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:Omnipoint Communications Cap Operations, LlcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 424Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 425Current Location:ViennaCarrier:Dslnet Communications Va, Inc. - MdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 426Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 427Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Xo Maryland, LlcType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 428Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Bandwidth.com Clec, Llc - MdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 429Current Location:HyattsvilleCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - MdType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 430Current Location:HerndonCarrier:Cavalier Telephone Mid-atlantic, Llc - MdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 431Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 432Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 433Current Location:HerndonCarrier:Cavalier Telephone Mid-atlantic, Llc - MdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 434Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Broadwing Communications. Llc - MdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 435Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - MdType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 436Current Location:IjamsvilleCarrier:Telcove Operations, Inc. - MdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 437Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:Xo Maryland, LlcType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 438Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 439Current Location:FrederickCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - MdType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 440Current Location:MonroviaCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - DcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 441Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:Omnipoint Communications Cap Operations, LlcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 442Current Location:OaklandCarrier:Verizon Maryland, Inc.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 444Current Location:Annapolis JunctionCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - MdType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 445Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 446Current Location:FrederickCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - MdType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 447Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - DcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 448Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 449Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - DcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 450Current Location:HerndonCarrier:Cavalier Telephone Mid-atlantic, Llc - MdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 452Current Location:HagerstownCarrier:Lumos Networks Inc. - VaType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 453Current Location:RockvilleCarrier:Verizon Maryland, Inc.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 454Current Location:Chevy ChaseCarrier:Paetec Communications, Inc. - MdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 455Current Location:SterlingCarrier:Paetec Communications, Inc. - MdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 456Current Location:LaurelCarrier:Verizon Maryland, Inc.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 457Current Location:FrederickCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - MdType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 459Current Location:Annapolis JunctionCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - MdType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 460Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - DcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 461Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - DcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 462Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 463Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - DcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 464Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 465Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Peerless Network Of Maryland, LlcType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 467Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:Comcast Phone Of Northern Maryland, Inc. - MdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 468Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 469Current Location:HagerstownCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p. - MdType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 470Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - MdType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 471Current Location:Carrier:Global Crossing Local Services, Inc.-mdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 472Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - DcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 473Current Location:HerndonCarrier:Cavalier Telephone Mid-atlantic, Llc - MdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 475Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - DcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 476Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:Omnipoint Communications Cap Operations, LlcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 477Current Location:ManassasCarrier:Lightwave Communications, Llc - MdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 478Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - DcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 479Current Location:Annapolis JunctionCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - MdType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 480Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 481Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:Omnipoint Communications Cap Operations, LlcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 482Current Location:McLeanCarrier:Us Lec Of Maryland, Inc.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 483Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Comcast Phone Of Northern Maryland, Inc. - MdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 485Current Location:McLeanCarrier:Us Lec Of Maryland, Inc.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 486Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:Omnipoint Communications Cap Operations, LlcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 487Current Location:McLeanCarrier:Us Lec Of Maryland, Inc.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 488Current Location:CumberlandCarrier:Shentel Communications, Llc - MdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 489Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Xo Maryland, LlcType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 490Current Location:FrederickCarrier:Omnipoint Communications Cap Operations, LlcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 491Current Location:Carrier:Global Crossing Local Services, Inc.-mdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 492Current Location:McLeanCarrier:Us Lec Of Maryland, Inc.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 493Current Location:McLeanCarrier:Us Lec Of Maryland, Inc.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 494Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Cavalier East Llc - MdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 497Current Location:Chevy ChaseCarrier:Verizon Maryland, Inc.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 498Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 499Current Location:McLeanCarrier:Us Lec Of Maryland, Inc.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 500Current Location:FrederickCarrier:Us Lec Of Maryland, Inc.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 501Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 502Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 504Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 505Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:Omnipoint Communications Cap Operations, LlcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 506Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - DcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 507Current Location:Annapolis JunctionCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - MdType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 508Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 510Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:Xo Maryland, LlcType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 513Current Location:HagerstownCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p. - MdType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 514Current Location:McLeanCarrier:Us Lec Of Maryland, Inc.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 515Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - DcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 516Current Location:McLeanCarrier:Us Lec Of Maryland, Inc.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 518Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 520Current Location:HagerstownCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p. - MdType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 522Current Location:MonroviaCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 523Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Xo Maryland, LlcType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 524Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Peerless Network Of Maryland, LlcType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 525Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Peerless Network Of Maryland, LlcType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 526Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Peerless Network Of Maryland, LlcType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 527Current Location:HagerstownCarrier:Verizon Maryland, Inc.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 528Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Broadwing Communications. Llc - MdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 529Current Location:MonroviaCarrier:Verizon Maryland, Inc.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 530Current Location:Silver SpringCarrier:Local Access Llc - MdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 532Current Location:HyattsvilleCarrier:Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless - MdType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 533Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Teleport Communications America, Llc - DcType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 535Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - DcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 536Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Peerless Network Of Maryland, LlcType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 538Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Xo Maryland, LlcType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 542Current Location:McLeanCarrier:Us Lec Of Maryland, Inc.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 543Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Sprint Spectrum L.p.Type:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 544Current Location:McLeanCarrier:Us Lec Of Maryland, Inc.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 545Current Location:McLeanCarrier:Us Lec Of Maryland, Inc.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 546Current Location:McLeanCarrier:Us Lec Of Maryland, Inc.Type:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 547Current Location:McLeanCarrier:Level 3 Communications, Llc - MdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 550Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - DcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 551Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - DcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 552Current Location:BeltsvilleCarrier:New Cingular Wireless Pcs, Llc - DcType:Mobile
- Prefix:(240) 553Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Allegiance Telecom, Inc. - MdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 554Current Location:WashingtonCarrier:Allegiance Telecom, Inc. - MdType:Landline
- Prefix:(240) 556Current Location:Chevy ChaseCarrier:Paetec Communications, Inc. - MdType:Landline
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