424 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (424) 363-4276 | ||
| (424) 239-7963 | ||
| (424) 236-7817 | ||
| (424) 262-8357 | ||
| (424) 306-0355 | ||
| (424) 667-7191 | ||
| (424) 588-5103 | ||
| (424) 548-9708 | ||
| (424) 546-3030 | ||
| (424) 389-9048 |
The 424 area code is a hotspot for fake Apple Support calls and tax scams. Fraudsters pretend to be tech support to get remote access to your computer or bank account.
Spoofs Apple support regarding a fake iCloud breach or $999 iPhone order to steal login credentials.
"Caller identifies herself as Mollie from Apple Support reporting fraudulent activity on Apple Cloud account. Pressed 1 and man with accent said apple support how can i help you... i replied you can help me you sob and the next time you call this number you will be speaking with the FBI."
Pitches the IRS Fresh Start program to sign victims up for expensive, unnecessary tax resolution services.
"Hi, this is Nick Johnson. I'm a tax resolution officer. I'm contacting you because you're qualified for the fresh start program through the IRS get a limited reduced with you on your back taxes, possibly even get your money back in your pocket."
Claims SSN used for suspicious border activity to extort PII and government benefits.
"My mother got a phone call from a man named John Bennett with the badge # 7426093... Saying that her social security was being used to open loans with a few banks in Texas... The caller knew her full social security beforehand but asked her for her last four digits."
Promises false student loan forgiveness to people without loans to sell unnecessary processing services.
"Got a call from Kate Morgan about a loan forgiveness program. I called to get more information and was hung up on. This is a SCAM... Strange since they are calling someone that DOES NOT HAVE ANY."
Bribes victims with Amazon gift cards to extract printer models and send aggressively invoiced, overpriced toner.
"Company says theyre sending you an amazon gift card for using thir printer and copier toner carts.. its a scam. if you accept the gift card your signing up for their program and they will send you tons of toner at a high price."
Threatens 2-hour legal service at work or home to extort money and access bank accounts.
"Brian called claiming he was a litigator from Thompson and Associates... so I called the other number that was given... and that's when Calvin Carter answered and when I said this is not Raymon he went totally crazy... These are scammers!!"
The 424 area code covers the West Los Angeles and South Bay areas of Los Angeles County, a small portion of Ventura County, and Santa Catalina Island.
Area code 424 is an overlay to area code 310 . Area code 310 was created in 1991, and area code 424 was added in 2006. Ten-digit dialing is required in this region.
Introduced as an overlay for the 310 region, 424 covers the same stretch of western LA County including Santa Monica and Beverly Hills. Callers include talent agency staff, tech recruiters from Snap and Google, and UCLA Health scheduling.