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716 Area Code (New York) Toll Free? Scam? Who's Calling?

The 716 area code is a three-digit area code that contains 22 unique phone numbers. It serves the state of New York.

  • State

    New York, NY

  • Major City

    Buffalo

  • Timezone

    Eastern

  • Current Time

    2023-09-29 22:44:16

Phone Numbers That Start with 716

  • Phone Number
  • Caller Type
  • Comment
  • (716) 214-0073
    Text/SMS
    someone from Brazil texted me
  • (716) 221-8847
    Scammer/Fraudster
    trying to get credit card numbers
  • (716) 242-8596
    Capital
    Calls 4 or 5 times a day, no messages
  • (716) 248-8000
    Erie County Holding Center
    Received multiple calls from this number and when they leave a voicemail it's a recording.
  • (716) 256-1923
    Female, Did Not Give Name.
    Have had the same problem. Been getting multiple calls looking for my father because "he was trying to keep him out of court". I told them to remove my name because it wasn't his phone. The dude started giving me attitude so I told him to f-off. Spoke with my dad and he said he doesn't have any outstanding loans with anyone. We need to find out who this is and shut these fools down
  • (716) 265-1414
    Scammer/Fraudster
    IRS s**t
  • (716) 328-0328
    It Was For A Small Business Loan
    No comment
  • (716) 342-1109
    Scammer/Fraudster
    I haven't spoken to this person but they keep calling numerous times a day. They left one voicemail saying I need to call back immediately otherwise there's going to be legal consequences. I have no problems or ever have with police or legally so I'm assuming this man is scamming people but for what purpose? Does anyone know why?
  • (716) 352-6547
    Text/SMS
    Text saying I won $1,000 Target Giftcard. Enter "916" at www.txdt.biz/target.com for where to ship.
  • (716) 406-7963
    Claiming To Be Symantec-Norton
    Trying to scam people via email under QuickBooks, PayPal and symantec
  • (716) 406-8687
    Scammer/Fraudster
    Received a call from Global Vacations Network. This company is based out of Florida. Has an "F" on BBB. Many many complaints, lawsuits, and basically its a scam. Now I'm receiving tons of calls from different numbers all over the country.
  • (716) 559-9258
    Collection Agency
    CALL RECEIVED 3/29/13 AT 7:56PM.
  • (716) 650-8913
    Prank Caller
    It started with harassing texts, then eventually turned into phone calls. The caller would continuously call my phone and then not answer when I pick up. It is gettig annoying. Just when I think its over for a few days, it starts up again.
  • (716) 707-5407
    Cypressfolk, INC
    It's a scam! Please don't allow this to continue!
  • (716) 775-2637
    Unknown
    STOP CALLING US!
  • (716) 790-1151
    Prank Caller
    Caller wants to find out if you want or have roses sent to you.
  • (716) 795-0230
    Scammer/Fraudster
    Claimed to be the IRS. Threatened with, "We will be sorry." and "wished us luck" if we didn't respond.
  • (716) 795-0241
    Tito?
    After answering a call from an unknown number a man with a very thick Indian accent claimed I was selected for a grant of $9,700. I just had to go to a Walgreens and pay a $250 transfer fee. When asking for a call back number he provided me with 716-795-0241. Do not fall for this scam!!!
  • (716) 795-0718
    Apg
    THREE PHONE CALLS IN A ROW!?!? RIDICULOUS!!!!!
  • (716) 795-7638
    Collection Agency
    I hit the button to talk with a live operator.

Major Counties Served by 716 Area Code

  • County
  • Total Population
  • % of 716
  • % of County
  • Erie
    919,040
    26%
    83%
  • Niagara
    216,469
    14%
    47%
  • Chautauqua
    134,905
    27%
    72%
  • Cattaraugus
    80,317
    33%
    99%

Major Cities Served by 716 Area Code

  • City
  • Total Population
  • % of 716
  • % of City
  • Buffalo
    261,310
    1%
    100%
  • Cheektowaga
    75,178
    1%
    100%
  • Tonawanda
    58,144
    0%
    100%
  • Niagara Falls
    50,193
    0%
    100%
  • West Seneca
    44,711
    1%
    100%
  • North Tonawanda
    31,568
    0%
    100%
  • Jamestown
    31,146
    0%
    100%
  • Lockport
    21,165
    0%
    100%
  • Lackawanna
    18,141
    0%
    93%
  • Kenmore
    15,423
    0%
    100%
  • Depew
    15,303
    0%
    100%
  • Tonawanda
    15,130
    0%
    100%
  • Eggertsville
    15,019
    0%
    100%
  • Olean
    14,452
    0%
    100%
  • Dunkirk
    12,563
    0%
    100%
  • Fredonia
    11,230
    0%
    100%
  • Lancaster
    10,352
    0%
    100%
  • Hamburg
    9,409
    0%
    100%
  • South Lockport
    8,324
    0%
    100%
  • East Aurora
    6,236
    0%
    100%
  • University at Buffalo
    6,066
    0%
    100%
  • Salamanca
    5,815
    0%
    100%
  • Harris Hill
    5,508
    0%
    100%
  • Williamsville
    5,300
    0%
    100%
  • Grandyle Village
    4,629
    0%
    100%
  • Springville
    4,296
    0%
    100%
  • Lake Erie Beach
    3,872
    0%
    99%
  • Newfane
    3,822
    0%
    100%
  • Sloan
    3,661
    0%
    100%
  • Eden
    3,516
    0%
    100%
  • Orchard Park
    3,246
    0%
    100%
  • Westfield
    3,224
    0%
    100%
  • Wanakah
    3,199
    0%
    98%
  • Lakewood
    3,002
    0%
    100%
  • Akron
    2,868
    0%
    100%
  • Gowanda
    2,709
    0%
    100%
  • Lewiston
    2,701
    0%
    100%
  • Silver Creek
    2,656
    0%
    100%
  • Clarence
    2,646
    0%
    100%
  • Alden
    2,605
    0%
    100%
  • Elma Center
    2,571
    0%
    100%
  • Blasdell
    2,553
    0%
    100%
  • North Boston
    2,521
    0%
    100%
  • Falconer
    2,420
    0%
    100%
  • Jamestown West
    2,408
    0%
    100%
  • Town Line
    2,367
    0%
    100%
  • Clarence Center
    2,257
    0%
    100%
  • Angola
    2,127
    0%
    100%
  • St. Bonaventure
    2,044
    0%
    100%
  • Youngstown
    1,935
    0%
    100%

Popular Phone Carriers

  • Landline

    Prefixes
    Carrier
    • 34%
      Verizon
    • 4%
      Telcove Atlantic
    • 4%
      Time Warner Cable Info Svce (new York)
    • 4%
      Windstream New York - Jamestown
    • 2%
      Paetec
    • 2%
      Choice One
    • 2%
      Teleport Group
    • 16%
      Other
  • Wireless

    Prefixes
    Carrier
    • 11%
      Verizon Wireless
    • 6%
      Cingular
    • 6%
      Sprint
    • 3%
      Usa Mobility Wireless
    • 2%
      Cricket Comm
    • 2%
      Omnipoint
    • 1%
      Buffalo-lake Erie Wireless Systems
    • 1%
      Other

Statistics for Phone Prefixes in 716 Area Code

From these two pie charts, you can see the percentage of phone prefixes that have been assigned and the types of their usage.

Assigned

Usage

What Is the Location and Time Zone of Area Code 716?

Area code 716 is located in western New York, in the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area. It covers Erie, Niagara, and Genesee counties. The time zone in this area is Eastern Standard Time.

What Is the Origin of Area Code 716?

Area code 716 is one of the original area codes established in 1947. It serves Western New York, including the Buffalo and Rochester metropolitan areas. But what is the origin of this area code?The 716 area code was one of the original area codes established in 1947. It originally served the entire state of New York, but this was later split in 1957, with area code 212 serving New York City and area code 315 serving the remainder of the state.

In 2002, the 716 area code was split again, this time with area code 585 serving the western portion of the old 716 area code and area code 838 serving the eastern portion. This left the Buffalo and Rochester metropolitan areas in the 716 area code.

The 716 area code is now in the process of being overlaid with area code 858. This will result in 10-digit dialing for all calls in the 716 area code. The 858 area code will serve the same area as the 716 area code, but will also include the Niagara Falls and Lewiston metropolitan areas.

So what is the origin of the 716 area code? It was one of the original area codes established in 1947, and it originally served the entire state of New York.

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