| State | British Columbia |
|---|---|
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Is Area Code 236 Toll Free? | No |
| Major Cities | Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Courtenay, Kamloops, Kelowna, Nanaimo, New Westminster, Prince George, Surrey, Vancouver,Vernon, Victoria |
How many times have you received calls from unrecognized numbers? How many times have you hesitated answering it? There are many kinds of phone scams happening nowadays. In this article, you will know how to deal with these scams and will help you how to avoid their tricky game.
What is 236 number and what location is it coming from?
Area code 236 was created in 2013 as an overlay of area code 604. It is located in the Pacific timezone also known as America/Los Angeles. Area code 236 serves all of British Columbia territory which is overlaying all 3 existing area codes ( 250, 604 and 778). A 10-digit dialing is already mandatory in British Columbia, so there are no changes in how people dial phone calls.
Some of the locations covered are Vancouver, Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Courtenay, Kamloops, Kelowna, Nanaimo, New Westminster, Prince George, Surrey, Vernon, Victoria including large and small communities throughout the state.
Are calls from area code 236 a scam?
Area code 236 is a telephone area code registered in NANP for British Columbia, a province of Canada. Since phone scams are already common nowadays, there's always a possibility that it would be used by scammers. Scammers have multiple tricks to gain your trust and would make you fall for their tricks to make you give away your personal information. Always be ready for these kind of people. If you find the number suspicious, do not answer it.
How do I block unwanted calls from 236 numbers?
Do not pick-up calls if you do not recognized it. Here's how to do it:
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 236 toll free?
No. Absolutely Not. Area code 236 does not belong to the numbers that are not toll free. It applies charge to any calls performed with this area code. International calls are more pricey than local. Rates depend on the telecommunications company where you acquired your line. You may contact them for more information about this matter.
In conclusion
Always remember if a call comes from unknown numbers, do not answer it. Meanwhile, you can always block the number if it keeps bugging you. Just follow instructions above on how to stop it.
