Six Area Codes You Should 'Never' Answer In New York State

If you see a phone call from any of these area codes you should "never" answer.

If you live in New York State you should avoid picking up your phone if you see any of these area codes on your caller ID.

Never Answer Phone Calls From These Area Codes In New York State

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Social Catfish just published an article "Five Area Codes You Should Never Answer."

"Scammers are always looking for new ways to trick people into answering their calls and falling for their scams. One tactic they use is to call from phone numbers with certain area codes that are not commonly associated with the scammer’s actual location," Osaji Obi states in the article. "By being aware of these area codes and knowing what to look for, you can help protect yourself from falling victim to these scams."

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Six Area Codes You Should Never Answer In New York State

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Hudson Valley Post looked into reports from Social Catfish, Yahoo Finance, AARP and Forbes to find out the area codes you should never pick up.

Below are the six area codes you should avoid.

Six Area Codes You Should Never Answer In New York State

If you see a phone call from any of these area codes you should "never" answer.

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