Discovering the truth about a phone number, email, or address history can be eye-opening, please use this tool with caution.USA Area code 929 - Queens, NY
Area code 929 is a North American Numbering Plan telephone area code serving Area codes in New York City in New York. It was activated in 1984 .
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Who called me from area code 929?
A call from area code 929 most likely originates from Queens or elsewhere in New York - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. Right now, 25 929 numbers carry scam reports on this page. The only reliable way to identify the caller is to check the full 10-digit number:
- Run the number through the reverse phone lookup at the top of this page to see the owner's name, carrier, and location.
- Compare it against the recently reported scam numbers in 929 below.
- If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 929 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.
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Where is the 929 area code? Coverage map
The pin marks Queens, the largest city served by area code 929. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.
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Area codes near 929 (overlay + neighboring)
If a caller ID shows one of these codes, the call is probably still from the Queens area or a nearby region. Click any code to see its own page.
929 area code robocall complaints (FCC data)
Monthly count of FCC complaints tagged to numbers in area code 929 over the last 12 months.
Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data (dataset vakf-fz8e). Data as of August 9, 2026. Refreshed monthly.
How 929 area code spam calls arrive
Based on 227 FCC complaints in the last 12 months, here's how 929 spam calls reached recipients:
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 929
Numbers reported to the FCC or by our community in the last 12 months. Click any to run a full reverse-phone lookup.
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 929 spam calls (by carrier)
Getting repeated spam calls from 929 numbers around Queens, New York? You can't legitimately block every 929 call without also missing legitimate ones from Queens, New York - 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
- Download the free AT&T ActiveArmor app (iOS + Android).
- Sign in with your wireless number.
- Enable Fraud Blocking and Suspected Spam Warning.
- To block a specific number, tap the call in your history → Block.
Verizon
- Download the free Verizon Call Filter app (iOS + Android).
- Sign in with your Verizon account.
- Turn on Spam Filter.
- To block a specific number: My Verizon → Blocks → Add Number.
T-Mobile
- Download the free Scam Shield app (iOS + Android).
- Enable Scam Block (blocks known scam calls silently).
- Use Scam ID to see “Scam Likely” caller ID on suspicious numbers.
- To block a specific number, dial
#662#from your device.
All carriers
- Register on the FTC's National Do-Not-Call list.
- Report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints.
- On iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers.
- 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 929 area code
Area codes 718, 347, 929, and 465 are the telephone area codes in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for the New York City boroughs of the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island, as well as the Marble Hill section of Manhattan. They are part of a larger overlay complex with area code 917 which comprises all of New York City.
929 area code FAQ: common questions
What area code is 929?
Area code 929 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Area codes in New York City in New York, primarily including Queens and surrounding communities. It was activated in 1984.
Where does area code 929 cover?
Area code 929 covers the Queens, New York area.
Is 929 a real area code or a scam?
929 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 929 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 929 spam calls?
You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Queens. 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.
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