| State | Indiana |
|---|---|
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Is Area Code 463 Toll Free? | No |
| Major Cities | Indianapolis |
If you receive a call that originates from an unfamiliar area code, what usually comes into your mind? Do questions like "Where is the call coming from?", "Who is calling?", "Is the call that important for me to answer?" comes up to your mind? If so, you don't need to worry for provided below are information about area code 463 that might help.
What is area code 463 and what location is it coming from?
Area code 463 is one of the telephone area code in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), and is an overlay to the original area code 317, covering the same area, and making the ten-digit dialing mandatory for all calls in the area.
This area code is used across North America, located within Eastern Time, and was put in service on November 15, 2016.
Calls coming from this area code can be originating from the U.S. state of Indiana and its cities, such as Indianapolis, Greenwood, Brownsburg, Shelbyville, Mooresville, Cumberland, Whitestown, Southport, Arcadia, Brooklyn, Clermont, Williams Creek, Wynnedale, Stilesville, Ingalls, Sheridan, Pittsboro, Bargersville, and more.
Are calls coming from this area code a scam?
This area code covers a wide range area of the U.S. state of Indiana. Because of this, a large number of 463 numbers are being used. There is a possibility that a scammers is also using a 463 number. Phone scams will look like they are calling inside the range of the United States, but the truth is, the call is placed internationally.
Scammers will call your mobile phone and would claim that they are an investor or calling from a customer service team of a company. Look up on the internet and check the official website of the company if it uses the number they are calling on. If not, hang up the call instantly and block the number for it might be associated with a scammer.
How to block an unwanted calls from area code 463?
If you want to block any unwanted calls that comes from area code 463 and suspects it as a scam, here is a quick guide on how to block them from your mobile phone:
For Android users:
- Visit your recent call logs
- Find the number you want to block and click "details"
- Click "bock number"
For iPhone users:
- Go to your recent calls and find the number you want to block
- Tap the "i" with a circle around it next to the number
- Scroll down and tap "block this caller"
Is the area code 463 toll free?
The area code 463 is definitely not toll free. Calls placed from this area code charges you a fee, and may vary on how long the call is. Your call can be charge per minute, or by a premium subscription. To know more about this matter, you may ask your local carrier about their terms and conditions.
