About 249 Area Code:
The Nickel Capital of the World can be found in this part of Canada, a mining hub that even attracted the likes of American inventor Thomas Edison in 1901 to seek his fortune. The 249 area code serves the northeastern part of Ontario, Canada, including the cities of Sudbury and Timmins. Sudbury, the largest city in this region, is renowned for its mining industry and stunning natural landscapes, such as the Sudbury Basin and the La Cloche Mountains.
It also boasts several cultural attractions, including the Art Gallery of Sudbury and the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra. Timmins is also known for its mining heritage and natural beauty, featuring sites like the Timmins Porcupine Gold Rush Monument and Kamiskotia Snow Resort. The city is home to cultural institutions as well, such as the Timmins Museum and the Timmins Symphony Orchestra.
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Counties in 249 Area Code
- York
- Durham
- Northumberland
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249 Area Code Spam Call Trends by Contact Method
In area code 249, FCC complaints have changed over the years from 2017 to 2024 across different contact methods. Wireless/mobile complaints peaked in 2018 but have been inconsistent since then. Wired complaints were highest in 2017 and have mostly decreased over time. VOIP complaints started low but saw a significant rise in 2024, showing an increasing trend for this method.
249 Spam Call Trends by Complaint Issue
Complaints about unwanted calls in the 249 area code have changed over the years. The number of complaints started at four in 2017 and peaked at nine in 2018. After a decline, complaints hit a low of one in 2022 but rose again to six in 2023. There have been no complaints regarding telemarketing or robocalls during this time, showing that unwanted calls remain the main issue for people living in this area.
FCC Call Complaints in the 249 Area Code (by Type of Call)
Area code 249 has seen fluctuations in FCC complaints over the years from 2017 to 2024. Complaints regarding prerecorded voice calls have remained fairly stable, while live voice call complaints peaked in 2018 but then declined. An increase in abandoned call complaints was noted in 2020, and text message complaints significantly rose in 2023, continuing into 2024. These patterns highlight the changing communication issues faced by residents in the 249 area.
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Most Recent Comments for 249 Phone Numbers
(249) 313-1233
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September 25th, 2025 6:56pm
Text: "I'm going to Santiago on business. Is your trip to Japan over?" Another scammer with an Ontario area code.
By 
Anonymous
(249) 313-0984
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March 7th, 2025 8:18pm | Reported from
Ashburn, VA
Immediately s****s talking badly about you as a person trying to antagonize you.
By Anonymous
(249) 535-6772
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March 3rd, 2025 10:47pm
Texted with message "When will you deliver my French Bulldog to my house?"
By Anonymous
(249) 332-1397
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August 9th, 2025 6:40pm
TEXT: "Could we have a quick conversation"
Don't know the caller's number. TROUBLE
By Anonymous
(249) 535-1340
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September 25th, 2025 2:57pm
spammer call....almost daily.....report all of these to AT&T via forward to 7726
By Anonymous
(249) 535-2748
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May 20th, 2025 7:21pm | Reported from
Ashburn, VA
I presume spam. I did not respond.. Block it.
By Craig H
(249) 733-8780
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July 12th, 2025 9:52pm
Tex message received asking me to wish "Brandy" a happy birthday
By Quinn
(249) 313-0935
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September 26th, 2025 2:56am
What’s been the best part of your evening so far?
By Anonymous
(249) 535-4692
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September 27th, 2025 3:51pm
Don't be scammed like I did. Block this number
By Anonymous
(249) 356-5439
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July 9th, 2025 3:23pm | Reported from
Ashburn, VA
Say from FedEx parcel delivery that need address
By Anonymous
(249) 535-7348
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January 20th, 2025 2:52am
received strange texts from this phone number january 2025
By Anonymous
(249) 535-9664
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February 2nd, 2025 1:49pm
This number acts like they know me…
By Anonymous
(249) 480-7530
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May 12th, 2025 3:43pm | Reported from
Ashburn, VA
Warner Bros potential recruiter.
By Anonymous
(249) 313-0262
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February 14th, 2025 9:51am
Law firm scam
By Anonymous
message sent was “Hello, I have so****ing to ask you, is it convenient now?” seems sketchy to me so blocked and and did not respond By
RB