419 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (419) 728-9266 | ||
| (419) 365-3410 | ||
| (419) 963-4889 | ||
| (419) 871-4791 | ||
| (419) 558-5346 | ||
| (419) 678-9964 | ||
| (419) 313-3460 | ||
| (419) 844-3936 | ||
| (419) 483-7339 | ||
| (419) 349-5109 |
The 419 area code is frequently used for fake arrest warrants and Social Security threats. Callers threaten you with immediate jail time unless you pay a fine over the phone.
Automated threats of bench warrants and officially notified document service to extort payments.
"Scammer.Left recorded message wanting me to press any key on my phone regarding documents they have to serve me with. Then mention'YOU have been officially NOTIFIED'."
Robocalls claiming SSN suspension due to suspicious activity to steal SSNs and PII.
"Message keeps telling me if I don't call my SSN number will be suspended"
Hostile high-pressure sales calls pushing third-party car warranty contracts using "final notification" urgency.
"Has called me multiple times this week trying to force me to buy an extended warranty for my vehicle that i do not want. When i said i didn't want to purchase it a supervisor got on the phone and said 'why not' 5 times then hung up."
Threatens lawsuits and contacts family members to collect on 15+ year old non-existent business debts.
"Calling to say there was an outstanding debt to be collected from a business that closed 18 years ago. Called BS on them and they hung up."
Automated calls falsely claiming a business listing is unverified to charge fees for free Google services.
"I received a call from DLS telling me my business listing was inactive, not completed, etc. and they could fix any problems for a small fee. Of course My Google Business says to hang up and report it to them and the government."
High-pressure calls claiming billing errors to steal account numbers and slam energy suppliers.
"They are blowing up our business phone number all lines. Keep asking about our columbia gas account something about a message on the 2nd page. Told them we are not interested and they continue to blow up the phone lines."
Phone numbers with the 419 prefix originate from the northwest quadrant of Ohio, as area code 419 was originally assigned to this region as one of Ohio's first nationwide telephone numbering plan areas in 1947.
Area code 419 operates under an overlay system with area code 567 . The overlay area code 567 was introduced on January 1, 2002. Due to this overlay, mandatory 10-digit dialing is required for calls within this service area.
Northwestern Ohio, including Toledo, Lima, and Findlay, is served by the 419 area code. ProMedica Health System appointment lines, Stellantis's Jeep plant HR department, and Marathon Petroleum corporate offices are characteristic callers.