361 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (361) 998-9684 | ||
| (361) 998-9658 | ||
| (361) 837-4791 | ||
| (361) 348-3183 | ||
| (361) 761-3805 | ||
| (361) 229-7113 | ||
| (361) 837-4817 | ||
| (361) 313-7853 | ||
| (361) 313-7849 | ||
| (361) 313-7802 |
Scammers using the 361 area code frequently use Social Security threats and tech support refund scams. They try to access your bank account by claiming they need to send you a refund or fix a government error.
Extortion calls threatening legal enforcement action and permanent blocks on compromised SSNs.
"My name is Officer Steven White calling you for him to Department of Social Security Administration. The reason you have received this phone call from our department is to inform me about a legal enforcement action, which has been filed on your name and social number for criminal activities."
Phishes for bank credentials under the guise of issuing a final $299.99 refund for a closing business.
"someone called pretending to be from a tech support company called ProCare, saying that the company was going out of business and they wanted to refund my $299.00 tech support payment. They said to call back at 361-288-1818."
SMS blasts containing fake prescription discount card images to harvest active medical data.
"I received a text from this number with a RX discount card attached instructing me to use it at my pharmacy. DO NOT USE IT!!! I suspect it will somehow expose your personal information to an identity thief."
Social engineers bypass receptionists via vague "proprietary matter" excuses to pitch unnecessary medical equipment directly to doctors.
"We got a call from Shawna at 361-221-1006 asking to speak with our doctor...she would not leave any details, but said 'he'd know what it was about' and to reference Dr. Ingbre."
Creates false urgency about expiring warranties and reacts defensively when pressed for specifics on the vehicle.
"The woman called offering to sell me a warranty on my car. I told her this was a scam and she asked why she wasn't in handcuffs then. I hung up and called the number back and there were just chimes ringing and then it disconnected."
Area code 361 covers the Corpus Christi area, the Coastal Bend, and the Victoria Crossroads region of Texas.
Prior to October 2021, area code 361 had telephone numbers assigned for the central office code 988 . This area code transitioned to ten-digit dialing by October 24, 2021.
Covering the Gulf Coast region of Texas, the 361 area code serves Corpus Christi, Victoria, and Kingsville. Calls from this code often come from Naval Air Station Corpus Christi officials, refinery safety coordinators, and freight forwarders tied to the Port of Corpus Christi.