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315 Area Code - Location, Time Zone. Toll Free? Scam? Who's Calling?

State New York
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Is Area Code 315 Toll Free? No
Major Cities Auburn, Aurora, Baldwisnville, Camillus, Canton, Clay, Elbridge, Fort Drum, Frankfort, Fulton, Geneva, Hastings, Herkimer, Ilion, Macedon, Manlius, Marcellus, Massena, New Hartford,

We usually hesitate when we got a random call from some unknown area code. We tend to worry how did they got our number or where is it coming from? Is the call safe to take or not? Or is it associated with scammers? We discussed these concerns below. To know more about area code 315 continue reading below.

What is area code 315 and where is it coming from?

Area code 315 is created by AT&T and the Bell System in 1947 to serve the central upstate of New York including Syracuse. Area code 315 was overlaid to area code 680 which was officially put in service in year 2017. Area code 315 is also one of the 86 original codes in North American Numbering Plan.

The area code 315 was created to serve west-central state of New York. This include larger cities and communities of Syracuse, Aurora, Auburn, Watertown, Rome, Baldwisnville, Canton, Macedon, Ontario, Palmyra, Pompey, Seneca Falls, Marcellus, Sodus, Ilion,   and Utica in additional to many smaller communities throughout the New York state.

Is area code 315 a scam?

Due to proliferation of cellphones, area code 315 could be associated with scammers. Scams are very innovative nowadays. They use telephone fraud to lure people and making them give away their personal information. Beware of these tricks. They might put you and your account at risk. They might get hefty bucks from you without even knowing.

How do I block calls originating from area code 315?

Here's a quick guide on how to get rid of unwanted caller that keep on  bugging you:

iPhone

  • Open recent call logs
  • Click the encircled "i" after the number
  • Tap on "block this caller"

Android

  • Go to your recent call logs
  • Tap on "details"
  • Tap on "block number"

Is area code 315 toll free?

No. Area code 315 is not a toll free code. Charges may apply everytime you perform calls and texts using this number. International calls are more pricey than local calls. They may charge you per minute, monthly or annually depending on your subscription. Contact your local telecommunication provider for more information about this matter.

In conclusion

Do not take calls from unknown numbers. If you find the caller suspicious, immediately end the call and block them.

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