Area Codes
Area code (909) — California
Inland Empire
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
California
Region
Inland Empire
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 909 serves California. 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 California
Scammers often use other codes in the same state. Check reports for these area codes: