413 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (413) 421-4133 | ||
| (413) 843-3405 | ||
| (413) 601-2239 | ||
| (413) 524-4574 | ||
| (413) 524-4558 | ||
| (413) 601-3408 | ||
| (413) 601-2585 | ||
| (413) 421-2674 | ||
| (413) 421-3108 | ||
| (413) 203-9953 |
The 413 area code is full of government impersonators posing as the IRS or Social Security Administration. They claim you owe back taxes to trick you into paying them with gift cards or wire transfers.
Threatens search warrants and arrests over fraudulent SSN activity to extort payments.
"The number calls me over 40 times a day. Recorded call stating fraud is attached to my social security number."
Falsely claims victim owes money for past loans and threatens lawsuits and HR contact to extract settlements.
"Claimed to be a Lending solutions and I borrowed 500.00 2 years ago it was deposited into my account that's been closed for 8 years if I don't pay I will be sued for 2000.00 and if I want to I can settle now for a couple hundred!"
Impersonates utility companies asking for account numbers to switch energy suppliers without permission.
"This woman is claiming to be from National Grid to discuss my bills. Wants me to call her back with my bill to give her my account numbers. Do not fall for this scam."
Operates from noisy call centers to aggressively push unnecessary back braces and bill Medicare fraudulently.
"Have gotten 3 calls from this number even after I blocked it. Pretended to be calling from U.S. Medical on behalf of Medicare. Total SCAM! Do not answer as you can hear many others making calls in background as well."
Disguises Political Action Committees as local charities to pocket high-pressure phone donations.
"Male caller claiming to be from the veterans police association. It's a scam. Police do not make phone solicitations."
Uses chat apps for fake job interviews or promises pre-approved business loans to steal financial data.
"*Beware* This number is linked to a Job Employment Interview Scam Issue. On 2/18/2019, I was contacted by this number (Mrs. Jessica Adams from ("Acando" Company). Very viable company but scammers using it to conduct a fake interview. They asked to conduct the 'Interview' either in Google Hangouts or in Skype."
Records the victim saying "yes" to use as a fraudulent voice signature for unauthorized charges.
"Person said Hi this is joe you are on a recorded line can you hear me ok. I hung up. They are trying to record you saying yes to use for who knows what scam. Calls all the time."
Illegal late-night robocalls pitching cleaning services to verify active numbers for future spam.
"Received recorded phone call at 9:37 PM January 26, 2019 by someone named Kevin about cleaning business. It's illegal to call after 9 PM !"
Area code 413 covers the western third of Massachusetts. It stretches from the New York state line eastward into Worcester County, specifically including the towns of Hardwick and Warren. However, it excludes the Franklin County towns of Orange, New Salem, Warwick, and Wendell.
The Franklin County towns of Orange, New Salem, Warwick, and Wendell are served by the overlay of area codes 978 and 351 .
Western Massachusetts - Springfield, Pittsfield, and Northampton - is served by the sole 413 area code. MassMutual insurance agents, UMass Amherst alumni relations, and Baystate Health billing departments are common callers.