Scams are becoming more and more prevalent. Here's a list of scammer phone numbers and area codes to avoid answering if you don't know exactly who's calling.

Common Scammer Area Codes One of the first things you'll often notice when getting a call from a number you don't recognize is the area code of the caller.

As more area codes begin to run out of new seven-digit numbers to assign, a second local area code may be added, requiring that area to transition to ten-digit dialing.

Area code overlay is the introduction of a new area code to a region. In this case, 457 is being added to the 318 area code ...

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved a plan to overlay 283 as a new area code over the existing 513, which is expected to run out by late 2023.

The state Public Service Commission is considering creating a new area code because it is running out of 845 area code numbers.