Area Codes
Area code (509) — Washington
Eastern WA/Spokane
Phone fraud often uses caller ID spoofing to display a local area code. Below we summarize this area code and link to official reporting resources.
State
Washington
Region
Eastern WA/Spokane
Why scammers spoof area codes
Caller ID spoofing lets scammers display a number that looks local so you are more likely to answer. Area code 509 serves Washington. If you get a call from this number and do not recognize the caller, do not share personal or financial information.
What to do if you get a suspicious call
- Hang up. Do not press any keys or follow prompts.
- Block the number and report to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
- Register on the Do Not Call Registry: donotcall.gov.
Neighboring area codes in Washington
Scammers often use other codes in the same state. Check reports for these area codes: