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In this article, we’ll show you the most common domestic and international scam area codes to avoid answering calls from, plus the types of scams these callers use and how to protect yourself from fraud.
More than 300 area codes exist in the United States alone which is a target-rich environment for phone scammers. The good news is that scam callers will often show up under common area codes for incoming calls. Here are 19 area codes you should never answer if you don’t know who’s on the other end.
However, scammers have figured out ways to stay one step ahead by tricking networks and consumers into thinking that a spam call is coming from a local area code, or by using foreign country codes that look like legitimate U.S. phone numbers.
The report also includes an interactive U.S. map revealing the most common area codes associated with scammers by state.
Scam phone numbers are used every day to trick unsuspecting people into giving away their private information. The good news is, you can identify certain area codes that could be tied back...
While work might force you to pick up calls from unknown numbers or even call them back, there are a few early signs, like common scammer numbers and area codes, that can help you confidently hit decline on those pesky scammers. Here’s what you need to know.
According to data from YouMail, three southern cities, Atlanta, Memphis and Baton Rouge, top the list of area codes with the most robocalls.