351 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (351) 204-5558 | ||
| (351) 205-5696 | ||
| (351) 204-5516 | ||
| (351) 204-5065 | ||
| (351) 221-9020 | ||
| (351) 240-7270 | ||
| (351) 204-5543 | ||
| (351) 204-6392 | ||
| (351) 239-3394 | ||
| (351) 204-5487 |
Scammers using the 351 area code often pose as process servers or try to sell auto warranties. They threaten you with legal action or push worthless car service contracts to get your credit card information.
Leaves fake file numbers in voicemails to coerce victims into calling back to stop fake legal serving.
"Voice Messages stating to return call with file number. States they have papers to serve me if I don't resolve the matter. Been getting this call for months. It is a scam."
Uses $1000 rebate/oil change bait and escalates to extreme verbal abuse (e.g., "bxxxx") when rejected.
"Very rude gentleman called and stated he was calling for a warranty on a vehicle I do not own. When I told him this he called me a bxxxx. Called back asked for a supervisor and he said he could help I said no I want a supervisor. He this called me a bastaxx."
Spoofs official-sounding caller IDs to threaten victims with rapid SSN blockages.
"Call from ?(351) 205-1222? trying to scare me about fraudulent activity with my SS number"
Robocalls targeting even those who paid off loans to steal federal student aid login credentials.
"It was a female voice giving me an update on my federal loans; I paid off my loans in 2012."
Automated threats of subscription auto-renewals directing callbacks to steal financial details.
"also got a robocall from that number 351 400-2007. Claims it's 'ppc care maintenance service' and to call to cancel my subscription or it will autorenew."
Asks users to verify non-existent Amazon credit cards to harvest real payment accounts over the phone.
"I called the number back and they claim to be from Amazon fraud protection service, but I don't have an Amazon credit card."
High-pressure, vague solicitations attempting to steal donations meant for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
"Fraudulent VA call claiming raising money for Vets"
Phone numbers with this area code originate from the service area that extends in north central and northeastern Massachusetts.
Area code 351 was added to the same service area as area code 978 in an overlay complex on May 2, 2001. Since then, ten-digit dialing has been mandatory for all telephone calls.
Northeastern Massachusetts cities like Lowell, Lawrence, and Salem fall under the 351 overlay. Philips Healthcare support lines, UMass Lowell admissions, and Phillips Academy administrative staff are among the callers.