Скачать или смотреть Westchester’s 914 Code: Wealthy Suburb Map, No-Overlay Status, and Con Edison & Grandparent Scams

Seeing a 914 number on your caller ID—are you really dealing with Westchester County, or a scammer threatening your power or your grandkids? In this video, we explain how the 914 area code became the signature number for New York’s wealthy northern suburbs and why it is such a big target for fraud.

You will learn:

Where 914 is located: Westchester County just north of New York City, including Yonkers, White Plains, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, and high‑end towns like Scarsdale, Rye, and Chappaqua.

A rare stand‑alone code: Why 914 is one of the only New York suburban area codes with no overlay so far, what 10‑digit dialing still means in practice, and why a “true 914” number is increasingly rare and prestigious.

Con Edison shutoff scam: How scammers spoof 914 numbers to pose as Con Edison, threaten to cut off your electricity over a “delinquent bill,” and push you to pay immediately with prepaid cards or Zelle—even though real utilities do not work that way.

Grandparent bail scam: How criminals use 914 to call older residents, pretend to be a grandchild in legal trouble, and pressure them to wire bail money on the spot, and the simple rule—hang up and call your family directly instead of trusting a panicked 914 caller.

For business owners: Why a 914 number works as a quiet status symbol that says your company is rooted in the wealthy New York suburbs, and why VoIP providers like RingCentral, OpenPhone, and Google Voice are often your best bet for securing a 914 number now that carrier inventories are running low.

If you live in Westchester, have parents or grandparents there, or want your brand to feel truly local just north of NYC, this guide will help you read 914 correctly, ignore fake Con Edison and grandchild emergencies, and decide whether a classic 914 number is worth chasing for your business.