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Calls from area code 718
Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island · New York time
Low recent activity
Based on consumer reports filed with the FTC over the past 90 days.
Few or no consumer reports in the past 30 days. Most calls from this entity may be legitimate.
- Past 30 days
- 0
- Past 90 days
- 2
- All time
- 2
Most-reported subjects
- Lotteries, prizes & sweepstakes
Source: FTC Do Not Call Reported Calls dataset. The FTC notes the underlying complaints are submitted by consumers and are not independently verified.
Could a call from 718 be caller-ID spoofing?
Yes. Caller-ID spoofing is widespread, and area code 718 is no exception. Scammers often pick a recognizable area code — sometimes one that matches the recipient's own — to make the call look local and legitimate. The number you see on screen is not always the number that actually called you.
Should you call back?
If you don't recognize the number, calling back rarely helps. Legitimate businesses leave a voicemail or send a follow-up. Calling unknown numbers can confirm to scammers that your number is active. When in doubt, search the number first or use a phone-lookup tool.
How to screen calls from this area code
Carrier tools (Scam Likely, Spam Risk, Verizon Call Filter, AT&T ActiveArmor) help, but they don't catch every spoofed number. Adding a layer that answers, asks why the caller is calling, and only forwards meaningful calls is the most reliable way to stop interruption without blocking real opportunities.
Related area codes
Overlay codes serve the same metro; same-state codes are next-most relevant.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the 718 area code?
- 718 serves Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island. It's part of the North American Numbering Plan; calls from 718 originate physically or virtually in this region, although caller-ID spoofing means a displayed 718 number may not have called from there.
- Are calls from 718 a scam?
- Calls from any area code can be legitimate or scam. No new FTC reports about 718-prefixed numbers have been filed in the past 30 days, but spoofing can still happen. Treat unexpected calls with care, don't share personal info, and verify the caller through an independent channel before following any instructions.
- Should I call back a missed call from 718?
- Only if you recognize the number or were expecting a call. Calling unknown numbers back can confirm your number is active to scammers. Search the number or run it through a phone-lookup tool first.
- How can I block all unwanted calls from 718?
- Carrier tools like Scam Likely (T-Mobile), Call Filter (Verizon), and ActiveArmor (AT&T) can flag suspected spam, but they miss spoofed numbers. An always-on call screener that answers and qualifies callers will catch what carrier filters miss.
Last updated 2026-05-02. Data sourced from the FTC Do Not Call Reported Calls dataset (consumer-submitted, unverified) and the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA).