Area Code 508

FTC complaints involving 508 numbers

Numbers shown with area code 508 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Dropped call or no message”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”.

Most-complained 508 numbers:

• (508) 281-2567 — 12 complaints
• (508) 450-4796 — 9 complaints
• (508) 342-5591 — 7 complaints
• (508) 233-2309 — 7 complaints
• (508) 690-4080 — 6 complaints

These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is area code 508?

Area code 508 covers Framingham and nearby cities including Worcester, New Bedford, Brockton in Massachusetts, in the Eastern Time.

What cities use area code 508?

Area code 508 serves Framingham, Worcester, New Bedford, Brockton, Fall River, and 6 other communities in Massachusetts.

What time zone is area code 508 in?

Area code 508 is in the Eastern Time (America/New_York).

How do you dial a 508 number?

Dial all 10 digits: 508 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 508 and the local number.

Is a call from area code 508 a scam?

A 508 number is geographically tied to Massachusetts, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.

Is 508 a country code?

No. 508 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 508 number written for international dialing looks like +1 508 followed by the 7-digit local number.