USA Area code 508 - Framingham, MA

Area code 508 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Area codes for south-central and most of southeastern Massachusetts in Massachusetts. It was activated in 1990 and today covers roughly 700,118 residents across 14 cities and towns .

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Local time in 508 ?
-
Population served ?
0.7M
Overlay code ?
774
Time zone ?
Eastern (ET)
Activated ?
1990

Who called me from area code 508?

A call from area code 508 most likely originates from Framingham or elsewhere in Massachusetts - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 25 508 numbers carry scam reports on this page. The only reliable way to identify the caller is to check the full 10-digit number:

  1. Run the number through the reverse phone lookup at the top of this page to see the owner's name, carrier, and location.
  2. Compare it against the recently reported scam numbers in 508 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 508 residents see it.
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Reports are reviewed by our team before appearing on the page. The highest-reported numbers get added to the “Recently reported scam numbers” list above with a “community” badge.

Only the number, category, and description are stored. IP addresses are one-way hashed for rate-limiting and never stored raw. Reports are moderated before publication. Links are not allowed in descriptions.

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1. Were you expecting a call today?
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3. Have you searched the number online yet?
4. Is it during normal business hours in 508?
5. Are you actively waiting on a business decision (delivery, loan, job, etc.)?

Where is the 508 area code? Coverage map

The pin marks Framingham, the largest city served by area code 508. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.

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Cities in the 508 area code

Area code 508 serves the following 14 communities:

Worcester County
Nantucket
Attleboro
Barnstable
Bridgewater
Brockton
Dartmouth
Fall River
Framingham
Franklin
New Bedford
Plymouth
Taunton
Worcester

Area codes near 508 (overlay + neighboring)

If a caller ID shows one of these codes, the call is probably still from the Framingham area or a nearby region. Click any code to see its own page.

508 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)

Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 508 over the last 12 months.

292 complaints in the last 12 months. That's about 184% more robocall complaints per capita than the US average - 42 per 100,000 residents vs a national average of 14.7.

Monthly FCC robocall complaints for area code 508 over the last 12 months 0 25 50 75 100 August 2025: 47 reports Aug '25 September 2025: 19 reports Sep November 2025: 7 reports Nov December 2025: 36 reports Dec January 2026: 55 reports Jan '26 February 2026: 19 reports Feb March 2026: 41 reports Mar April 2026: 46 reports Apr May 2026: 6 reports May June 2026: 7 reports Jun July 2026: 8 reports Jul August 2026: 1 reports Aug

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data (dataset vakf-fz8e). Data as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly.

How 508 area code spam calls arrive

Based on 292 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 508 spam calls reached recipients:

1
Live Voice
253 reports · 87%
2
Prerecorded Voice
32 reports · 11%
3
Text Message
7 reports · 2%

FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Note: the FCC dataset labels method (Live Voice / Prerecorded / SMS) but does not classify scam type (IRS impersonation, tech support fraud, etc.) - those come from community reports.

Recently reported scam numbers in 508

Numbers reported to the FCC or by our community in the last 12 months. Click any to run a full reverse-phone lookup.

Live Voice 4 reports last reported Feb 12, 2026
Live Voice 2 reports last reported Apr 17, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 2 reports last reported Apr 15, 2026
Live Voice, Prerecorded Voice 2 reports last reported Feb 17, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 2 reports last reported Sep 5, 2025
Live Voice 2 reports last reported Aug 25, 2025
Text Message 1 report last reported Aug 6, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 30, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 28, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jul 25, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 24, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 24, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 16, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jul 15, 2026
Text Message 1 report last reported Jul 1, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jun 25, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jun 10, 2026
Prerecorded Voice 1 report last reported Jun 9, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jun 8, 2026
Live Voice 1 report last reported Jun 8, 2026

Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data, last 12 months as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly. Numbers submitted via the report form near the top of this page get added here with a “community” badge after moderation.

How to block 508 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 508 numbers around Framingham, Massachusetts? You can't legitimately block every 508 call without also missing legitimate ones from Framingham, Massachusetts - so the practical fix is to turn on your carrier's free spam filter and register on the national do-not-call list. Step-by-step for each major US carrier below.

AT&T

  1. Download the free AT&T ActiveArmor app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your wireless number.
  3. Enable Fraud Blocking and Suspected Spam Warning.
  4. To block a specific number, tap the call in your history → Block.

Verizon

  1. Download the free Verizon Call Filter app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your Verizon account.
  3. Turn on Spam Filter.
  4. To block a specific number: My Verizon → Blocks → Add Number.

T-Mobile

  1. Download the free Scam Shield app (iOS + Android).
  2. Enable Scam Block (blocks known scam calls silently).
  3. Use Scam ID to see “Scam Likely” caller ID on suspicious numbers.
  4. To block a specific number, dial #662# from your device.

All carriers

  1. Register on the FTC's National Do-Not-Call list.
  2. Report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints.
  3. On iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers.
  4. On Android: Phone app → ⋮ → Settings → Caller ID & spam.

Sources: carrier support pages (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), FCC consumer guides. Free features as of 2026. Every one of these steps costs nothing.

History of the 508 area code

state of Massachusetts. The numbering plan area comprises south-central and most of southeastern Massachusetts (LATA 128). It includes Worcester, Outer south and southwest Greater Boston (such as the MetroWest region), as well as Framingham, Foxborough, Brockton, Attleboro, Taunton, Dartmouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Plymouth, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket.

508 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 508?

Area code 508 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Area codes for south-central and most of southeastern Massachusetts in Massachusetts, primarily including Framingham and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1990.

Where does area code 508 cover?

Area code 508 covers the Framingham, Massachusetts area.

Is 508 a real area code or a scam?

508 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 508 numbers because the code is well-known and appears local to millions of residents. Always verify the specific number, not the area code.

How do I block 508 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Framingham. Better options: register on the National Do-Not-Call list, enable your carrier's spam-filter (all major US carriers now offer this free), and report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints so they show up in the trend data on this page.

What's the overlay area code for 508?

508 shares coverage with overlay code 774. That means new phone numbers issued in the same geographic area may have either area code, and 10-digit dialing is required.

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