A scam that seems to reappear periodically is back and helping criminals steal people’s money. Protecting yourself is simple–if you know how the scam works. So, here is what you need to know to ...

If your phone rings just once from a three-digit area code, you may assume the call is coming from somewhere in the United States and be tempted to call the number back. But satisfying your curiosity ...

If someone is calling from area code 473, don't return the call or send a text. You could be setting yourself up for a huge phone bill or worse. The 473 ruse is the latest update of phone scams used ...

An Action News Jax investigation found we are quickly running out of 904 area code phone numbers. Northeast Florida is on pace to run out of prefixes by the summer of 2024. Up until now, it was ...

The Texas Workforce Commission unveiled an area code call chart that it hopes will free up lines to those looking to apply for unemployment. The problem is the call volume the agency is receiving. The ...

WEBVTT EXPLAINSWH>> LONG GONE ARE THE ROTARYDIALS AND PHONES WITH BELLSATTACHED.AND THE ABILITY TO CALL YOURNEIGHBOR WITH JUST SEVEN NUMBERSIS ABOUT TO GO AWAY, TOO.AS A NEW 279 AREA CODE IS ...

Those filing for unemployment benefits in Texas should call the Texas Workforce Commission during an assigned time based on their area code, the agency announced Friday. The measure is effective ...

The next time you let your fingers do the walking, you'll have to dial a few extra digits. Beginning Saturday, callers in Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Orange, Wake and ...

It’s about to become a little harder to make a simple local phone call in the Sacramento area. Starting Saturday morning, landline phone users with a 916 number must dial a 1 and the area code to make ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Starting Wednesday, you will now need to dial some extra numbers when placing a phone call. That's because Central California has a brand new area code on the way. If you use ...

Starting Sunday, Oct. 24, all phone calls in the 650 area code will require the 10-digit number, even if you’re calling another 650 number. Embarcadero Media file photo by Magali Gauthier. Starting on ...