| State | North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Timezone | Eastern Time (PT) |
| Is Area Code 252 Toll Free? | No |
| Major Cities | Greenville, Rocky Mount, Wilson, New Bern, Kinston, Havelock |
When a new area code shows up on your mobile phone can be really worrying. Is the call important? Where is it coming from? Is it associated with scammers? The 252 number is a unique code created to serve a specific area. Below are some commonly asked questions about the area code 252...
What is 252 number and what location is it coming from?
252 number is one of the telephone area codes in the North American Numbering Plan. It was created as a split from the parent 919 area code.
The 252 area code was put in service on March 22, 1998, and is located in the northeastern corner of the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Where is area code 252?
Area code 252 serves the northeastern corner of the U.S. state of North Carolina and its cities namely: Greenville, Rocky Mount, Wilson, New Bern, Kinston, Havelock, Elizabeth City, Roanoke Rapids, Henderson, Tarboro, Washington, Winterville, Morehead City, Kill Devil Hills, James City, Williamston, Nashville, Ahoskie, Edenton, Ayden, Farmville, River Road, Trent Woods, Newport, Beaufort, Plymouth, Moyock, Emerald Isle, Windsor, Red Oak, Fairfield Harbor, and more.
Are calls from area code 252 a scam?
Since there are a large number of users of 252 numbers, it is really common that a scammer might be also using a 252 number. The caller may claim that they are from a business or company's customer service team, and may ask questions that may involve in getting your personal information.
If you ever encounter this, look up the company on the internet to check if company they claimed to work is actually using the number they used for calling. If you do not find the number, end the call and immediately block the number.
How do I block unwanted 252 calls?
If you keep on getting calls from 252 numbers and would want to block them, here is a simple guide on how to block them from calling your mobile phone:
iPhone users;
- Go to your recent calls
- Click the "i" with a circle around it
- Scroll to the bottom and click "block this caller".
Android users;
The process is quite similar from the iPhone users,
- Go to your recent calls
- Click the "details" and lastly, click the "block number".
Are calls from 252 numbers toll free?
The 252 numbers are not toll free. Both international and local calls may apply charges. The cost of the charge may vary on the company you acquired your cellular mobile and paging services.
Conclusion
It is worth to repeat here that, it is better to make sure the legitimacy of the number used for calling from your phone before you answer questions that may involve about your personal information. Also, it is important to ask the company you acquired your services about the charges in making calls both international and local.
