304 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (304) 315-8405 | ||
| (304) 873-3072 | ||
| (304) 440-2757 | ||
| (304) 789-0822 | ||
| (304) 806-8029 | ||
| (304) 853-8076 | ||
| (304) 885-2164 | ||
| (304) 774-9206 | ||
| (304) 772-9281 | ||
| (304) 621-6065 |
The 304 area code is known for fake legal action threats and government impersonation calls. Fraudsters claim you are in trouble with the courts or the IRS to pressure you into making a payment.
Threatens HR departments for wage verification to extort payment for fake judgments.
"This message is solely intended for David... when calling please be certain to reference a case number... you are being contacted by the processing division we need to verify the contact address as well as a place of business to proceed against you at this time you are forfeiting your wife to take care of this matter outside of court he will contact your human resources department..."
Abusive impersonators threatening SSN suspension to file fraudulent tax returns.
"Got a robo call claiming my SS number has been suspended for suspicious fraudulent, to get ahold of the magistrate to call (304) 867-4631"
Aggressive demands for Medicare numbers to bill the government for unneeded back braces.
"Robot call, calls several times daily saying we have tried to reach you by mail and telephone, this is your last chance for a Medicare back brace, then says something about pain, then they say coverage will be terminated if we do not hear from you."
Fake $0 deposit maintenance offers used to sell useless extended warranties.
"Some lady left a VM saying her name was Suzanne and that my Toyota warranty was up for renewal. Also, congrats on my $0 deposit and free maintenance for being a loyal customer (am not a customer)."
Demanding $500 Vanilla Gift Cards for FDIC insurance to release fake Mercedes prizes.
"James Williams said I won $3.5 million and a 2020 Mercedes. I was to get a One Vanilla Gift Card $500. A guy from Allentown is to bring my winnings! So sad people fall for this."
Recording "yes" answers to authorize fraudulent charges or services.
"A ladies voice said: 'I'm a trip advisor. Can you hear me?' As soon as my wife answered 'Yes' it hung up. I'm concerned that it was a known scam call where all they want is to record a 'Yes' answer from you..."
Phone numbers with this area code prefix originate from across the entire U.S. state of West Virginia. Area code 304 was established in October 1947.
Area code 304 operates under an overlay plan with area code 681 , meaning both area codes serve the same geographic region of West Virginia. Area code 304 was originally established in October 1947. Area code 681 was added to the same area in an overlay plan that took effect on March 28, 2009. Permissive ten-digit local dialing of numbers in the existing 304 area code began no later than July 26, 2008. Mandatory ten-digit local dialing of existing 304 numbers took effect on February 28, 2009, and new numbers for area code 681 became available on March 28, 2009.
One of two area codes serving all of West Virginia, 304 covers Charleston, Huntington, and Wheeling. VA Medical Center staff, WVU Medicine appointment lines, and State Capitol administrative offices are among the most frequent callers.