276 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (276) 378-8832 | ||
| (276) 477-1768 | ||
| (276) 207-6688 | ||
| (276) 646-7493 | ||
| (276) 221-3709 | ||
| (276) 305-2391 | ||
| (276) 268-2625 | ||
| (276) 277-3523 | ||
| (276) 597-9629 | ||
| (276) 525-6554 |
The 276 area code is seeing many fake legal threats and scams regarding Medicare benefits. Callers claim you are in trouble or need to verify insurance details to steal your identity.
Robotic threats of local cops executing 4 allegations to extort money.
"Robotic voice said there were "four allegations against me and the local cops..." and to call them back at the ?(276) 212-2570? number to avoid being arrested etc; before seeking legal councel."
Recorded threats of becoming ineligible for coverage to steal Medicare information.
"This woman calling states that if I don't 'act soon Medicare will label me as ineligible for coverage.' She instructs caller to press 1 to speak with her or 2 to be put on the do not call list."
Vague voicemails about paperwork and subpoenas for fake payday loans.
"Hey it's Dave. When you get a chance, can you give me a call regarding your paperwork? Thanks..."
Fake $1,099 charges used to trick victims into granting remote computer access.
"Left a voicemail claiming to be Amazon customer support and to call back about suspicious activity for a payment of $1,099 (checked my bank activity and had no charges)"
Pushing useless service contracts for vehicles while refusing to provide company info.
"Calls about vehicle warranty expiring on most recent vehicle. But asks for the make and model and when you say they should have that information on hand she hangs up on you and it's always the same girl named Valerie who answers."
Aggressive, hostile telemarketing insulting staff to bypass gatekeepers for high-pressure sales.
"Steve Dixon from IDS, caller id says GPS, asked for the Owner by name, told him the Owner was not in, I am the Office Manager and he said I did not rate the conversation. I am going to Love Blocking him!"
The 276 area code covers the southwest corner of the Commonwealth of Virginia, including most of the New River Valley and the Virginia side of the Tri-Cities.
Area code 276 was established by a split of area code 540 on September 1, 2001. Prior to October 2021, area code 276 had telephone numbers assigned for the central office code 988 and transitioned to ten-digit dialing by October 24, 2021.
Southwestern Virginia's 276 area code encompasses Bristol, Martinsville, and Wytheville near the Tennessee border. Motorsports ticket offices serving Bristol and Martinsville speedways, regional hospital schedulers, and furniture manufacturing sales representatives are typical callers.