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Exchange · Richmond, CA

(279) 759-xxxx

Every number from 279-759-0000 to 279-759-9999. NANPA records the exchange as assigned to Fractel for Richmond, CA in 2020. Robocall and scam operations often use many numbers from one exchange, so if one number here is a shady call, its neighbors deserve a second look.

CarrierFracteloriginal
Line typeVoIP / internet phonelikely
Rate centerRichmond, CA
Flagged numbers2

Reported numbers starting 279-759

NumberVerdictWhat it isReportsComplaints
(279) 759-9651Shady callRobocall / recorded message06
(279) 759-9764CautionImpersonation (IRS, SSA, bank, Amazon...)03

About the 279-759 exchange

279-759 is an exchange (the first six digits of a phone number) in area code 279, which covers California. NANPA, which runs the North American Numbering Plan, assigned it to Fractel for the Richmond, CA rate center in 2020. Numbers from this carrier are usually VoIP / internet phone lines.

People keep their number when they move or switch carrier, so this is where the number was first assigned, not where the caller is today. Local time for 279-759 numbers is usually Pacific time. Scammers can also fake (spoof) any number, so a call that shows a 279-759 number may not come from Fractel at all.

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