These area the top 10 area code 305 phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (305) 722-9535 | ||
| (305) 595-2911 | ||
| (305) 432-5480 | ||
| (305) 419-8521 | ||
| (305) 419-5846 | ||
| (305) 760-4661 | ||
| (305) 290-2465 | ||
| (305) 315-4645 | ||
| (305) 646-3681 | ||
| (305) 703-8574 |
Numbers with the 305 area code are heavily linked to fake process server calls and Social Security suspension threats. The callers lie about looming lawsuits or frozen accounts to get your money or personal ID numbers.
Fake county couriers threatening workplace document delivery to extort stop-order fees.
"My name is Melissa and I'm a private carrier with the county I'm calling to notify you have been placed on my schedule to be served court documents. I will be coming to either your job or place of residence this week and will need your signature and two forms of identification... you need to contact your filing party immediately... you have been notified see you soon…"
Automated threats of lawsuits and SSN suspension to extract personal data.
"Official final notice from Social Security Administration the reason of this call is to inform you our department has decided to suspend your Social Security number and file a lawsuit against you as we have received an suspicious activity on your social to get more information please call on our department number 305-459-3108."
Fake cashier's check overpayments used to trick sellers into wiring back the excess money.
"I was selling ski boots on Craigslist for $200. I just received a check for $2300.89. I was to take out my $200 plus $50 for holding the item. Then the mover was to get the rest of the funds."
Fake threats of obsolete high-voltage meters to demand immediate cash payments.
"Got a call from some guy telling me its was FPL and that my meter was running at high voltage and needed to be replaced. Claimed that I had not responded to several notifications. Hung up on him. Sounds like a scam."
Fishing for Medicare numbers using fake names to bill the government for unneeded braces.
"'David Barker' (very heavy Indian accent) called asking me a number of questions claiming to be from Orthopedic Medical Center... I was doing just fine until he wanted my Medicare ID number. I don't know this guy from Adam, and I did NOT initiate the call, and he thinks he's going to get private info from me?!? Ummm...NO!!!"
Fake federal agents threaten arrest over seized contraband packages to extort cash.
"It's always from US Customs and Border Protection. The reason of this call is to inform you about a package has been seized under your name by US Customs and Border Protection with Contraband of drugs and cash. So the moment you receive this call, press one to speak with a CBP officer."
Robocalls alleging iCloud breaches to gain remote PC access and install malware.
"received over 10 calls claiming to be Apple saying 'do not use any apple devices without talking to reps. Press 1 to talk to rep or press 2 to hang up.'"
Repeated 4:43 AM fax machine war-dialing disrupting business lines and residential peace.
"Just beeps on my work landline phone VERY ANNOYING I get about 20 calls per day."
Phone numbers with this area code prefix originate from Miami, Miami-Dade County, and the part of Monroe County in the Florida Keys.
Area code 305 operates under an overlay system with area codes 786 and 645 , meaning multiple area codes serve the same geographic region. Area code 786 was installed as an overlay on March 1, 1998, initially comprising only Miami-Dade County, with Monroe County added to area code 786 on September 1, 2001. Area code 645 was activated on August 4, 2023. This overlay system necessitates ten-digit dialing for local calls.
Home to Miami and its surrounding southeastern Florida communities, 305 is the original area code for one of the country's busiest international hubs. Calls commonly come from cruise line booking agents for Carnival and Royal Caribbean, University of Miami health schedulers, and international freight forwarders.