224 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (224) 301-9872 | ||
| (224) 301-9934 | ||
| (224) 255-8413 | ||
| (224) 597-0674 | ||
| (224) 665-1347 | ||
| (224) 426-4808 | ||
| (224) 255-8419 | ||
| (224) 568-1395 | ||
| (224) 649-4103 | ||
| (224) 374-1653 |
The 224 area code is targeted by Social Security suspension threats and student loan forgiveness schemes. Callers promise to erase your debt or fix your social security status in exchange for a fee.
Threats of immediate SSN suspension due to criminal activity to extort full SSN details.
"I got a voicemail from this phone number saying they are from Social Security and they are suspending my social security number due to suspicious activity. Anyone else?"
False claims of expiring prequalified status to steal upfront loan modification fees.
"I'm not sure if you received a notice that went out recently regarding your student loans, but either way I don't want your prequalified status to change especially the qualifications for forgiveness or possible on discharge so please give me a call when you have a few minutes so I can go over the details with you."
Relentless 10x/day calls demanding SSNs before disclosing non-existent debts from 2005.
"All they will say is this is an important business matter and we can't give you any information without confirming your social security number at which point I hang up."
Threats of 3-5pm warrant service to extort phone payments for fake fines.
"Received a call telling that my name has been linked to criminal activity and I must call 224-241-2544 now or I will be served a warrant between 3-5pm tomorrow for my signature. If I am not available the Feds and local sheriff will be involved."
Fake text alerts for $892.95 charges directing victims to fake support numbers.
"Your request to process ProductID #AMZ163229 is confirmed, total USD568.38 will be debited from your account. Call AMAZON on 18559515422 if not you."
Callers ask "Can you hear me okay?" to record "yes" voice signatures for fraud.
"Caller said she was calling from rewards department and then immediately asked if I could hear her ok. Dummy me said 'yes'. She then hung up."
Area code 224 covers the northeastern part of Illinois and many northern suburbs of Chicago.
Area code 224 is an overlay of area code 847 . This means that both area codes serve the same geographic region. Area code 847 was created on January 20, 1996. Area code 224 was assigned on January 5, 2002. Ten-digit dialing is required in all affected communities.
Northern Chicago suburbs - Evanston, Schaumburg, and Waukegan - fall under the 224 area code, a region packed with major insurance, pharmaceutical, and military institutions. Allstate insurance agents, Walgreens corporate support, AbbVie pharma sales reps, and Naval Station Great Lakes administrators are common callers.