409 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (409) 761-7631 | ||
| (409) 684-4588 | ||
| (409) 359-5059 | ||
| (409) 204-1065 | ||
| (409) 204-5887 | ||
| (409) 257-0386 | ||
| (409) 440-3591 | ||
| (409) 258-3181 | ||
| (409) 258-3306 | ||
| (409) 237-3332 |
The 409 area code is frequently used for Social Security threats and fake process servers. These callers try to scare you with jail time to get your money or personal details immediately.
Threatens SSN suspension and arrest for fraudulent activity to extort PII and money from victims.
"They said they are with Social Security Administration and said I have been doing fraudulent actions and if I do not want them to pursue legal action that I was to call that number. I can't believe people fall for this crap."
Falsely claims formal complaints have been filed and threatens imminent delivery of court papers to extort payments.
"The caller asked if I would be available to be served papers within 2 hours. Said someone had filed a complaint against me. They gave me a different number to call back within 1 hour and a case number. When I asked what this was in regards to they declined to give any details."
Evasive, harassing calls attempting to collect on non-existent or decades-old zombie debts.
"Bottom feeders purchasing our information for pennies on the dollar and then call to collect debts from 20 years ago."
Extracts upfront fees and SSNs by promising student debt elimination, even to targets without loans.
"These assholes called about student loan forgiveness program, they were full of shit when I asked them if I had to pay them for their services before I get student loans forgiveness, and she couldn't answer me and they hung up on me..."
Sends phishing texts claiming locked cards or pandemic relief with malicious links to harvest login credentials.
"WeIlsFargo-Notice2676:Your card is temporary locked.ln order to unIock, we need to verify some of your information.Call us now at 409-200-7845"
Repeated robocalls offering fake extended warranties to sell high-pressure service plans and steal credit card numbers.
"Same as above. Robo scammer calls constantly "Linda from Dealer Processing" which is an illegal robo call center attempting to get credit card numbers for non-existent warranties."
Area code 409 serves the southeastern region of Texas, encompassing the Beaumont and Galveston areas.
Prior to October 2021, area code 409 had telephone numbers assigned for the central office code 988 . This area code transitioned to ten-digit dialing by October 24, 2021.
The 409 area code spans southeastern Texas, taking in Galveston, Beaumont, and Port Arthur. Expect calls from UTMB appointment reminder systems, insurance adjusters handling coastal claims, and HR departments at petrochemical plants.