Who’s Calling Me From a 505 Area Code?

A call is coming in and you glance at the screen (who answers the phone without checking?). It’s a 505 area code and you don’t recognize the number. Who could it be?

If the number on the screen reveals a call from a 505 area code, chances are good that it’s coming from somewhere in New Mexico. Still not sure who might be on the other line? Here are a few potential reasons that a call with a 595 area code might be coming up on your phone:

Local Businesses 

Have you purchased any services or products from a company based in New Mexico? Perhaps you scheduled something online or simply made an inquiry and may not have even been aware of locations or headquarters that might be in the New Mexico area. If this is the case, there’s a good chance this might be a follow-up call, an appointment reminder, or or maybe a service update.

Friends or Personal Contacts

Have any friends who have moved recently? Or perhaps you know a few folks who are digital nomads, always on the go. You might have a friend or family member staying in New Mexico, and now they’re simply hoping to get in touch (maybe even to invite you for a visit). Take a peek at your contact list and see if there are any names that might be new to New Mexico or might be there temporarily and hopefully your contact list helps to jog your memory.

Job Follow-Ups

Maybe heading to New Mexico has been something on your mind. If you’ve considered moving there and applied for any local gigs or looked into co-working spaces for your remote work, this could be a potential employer or recruiter reaching out about your application or interview. A new opportunity calling is always a great reason to receive a phone call from a 505 area code.

Spam

On the other hand, not all calls—from any area code—are welcome. Any phone number from any area code can be used for robocalls or telemarking and 505 numbers are no exception. Always be cautious if you choose to answer unknown numbers, especially if the voice on the other end asks for personal information, and never, ever give out your Social Insurance Number or banking information.

Masking

Sometimes people or companies choose to “mask” their actual number so that it appears as though they’re calling from a 505 area code, even if they’re not in New Mexico. This could be done for a number of reasons, including protecting their privacy or wanting to appear connected to the local area for professional or personal reasons. 

Get a 505 Area Code with Hushed

Maybe you’re just over the nuisance of constantly dealing with unknown calls, maybe you’re hoping to establish a presence in New Mexico, or maybe you’re just starting to take your privacy more seriously. Whatever the reason, Hushed is here to help. Here’s how to get a Hushed online number with a 505 area code with an easy set-up for a low price.  

• If you want to connect with someone in New Mexico, set your Hushed number to a 5050 area code to appear as though you’re calling locally all while keeping your primary number private.
• Getting tired of endless spam calls? With Hushed it’s easy to block or delete unwanted numbers and you are free to change your number or create as many accounts as you desire.
• If you only need to connect with someone temporarily, for a one-off project or a transaction, for example, Hushed is a great way to do so all while keeping your personal number private.