205 Reverse Phone Lookup: Who Called Me?
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Scammers using the 205 area code frequently threaten pending legal action or claim you ordered a high-value item from Amazon. They want you to panic about a lawsuit or a fake charge so you hand over your credit card details.
Threatens to serve papers at homes/workplaces unless fake debts are paid immediately.
"I am contacting you from our client's process division. I received an order for you for 2 pending matters. Now unfortunately to reach you by phone I will attempt to reach you at home or your place of employment... reference file number HCB52981, you have been officially notified."
Emails/calls regarding a fake iPhone 11 Gold purchase used to steal banking credentials for "refunds".
"Received bogus email noting this phone number from amazon saying that I purchased an IPHONE 11 and to be sent to Massachusetts to an address I do not know. I did not order a phone and do not live in Massachusetts."
Robocalls falsely claiming upgraded business credit scores to extract banking info for a $500,000 line of credit.
"Hey this is Mark reaching back out again... I did receive a notification today that your business is done in Brad Street score(?) was recently upgraded up to a 76... we're happy to say that your business has been preapproved for a business credit line of up to $500,000."
High-pressure, unsolicited texts to homeowners fishing for personal financial data.
"Suzanne wanted to buy my house and to call Kim... When tried to call to stop them from calling, they were very rude and aggressive in getting personal information."
Fake law enforcement threatens SSN suspension over fraudulent drug activity to extort payment.
"Action filed on your Social Security number for fraudulent Activity. So when you get this message. Kindly call back as soon as possible before we begin with the legal proceedings."
205 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (205) 961-7487 | ||
| (205) 886-6162 | ||
| (205) 334-1215 | ||
| (205) 789-0877 | ||
| (205) 776-6053 | ||
| (205) 762-4055 | ||
| (205) 947-0082 | ||
| (205) 749-9673 | ||
| (205) 797-4187 | ||
| (205) 762-3916 |
Area code 205 covers the western and central portions of the state of Alabama.
Area code 659 was added as an overlay to area code 205 in October 2019. This overlay means that both area codes serve the same geographic region. As a result, ten-digit dialing is required for all calls within this area.
Covering central and western Alabama, the 205 area code is home to Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and the surrounding metro. Calls typically come from major healthcare systems like UAB Medicine and Brookwood Baptist Health, financial institutions, University of Alabama offices, and corporate headquarters across the region.