443 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (443) 879-7460 | ||
| (443) 430-1442 | ||
| (443) 430-1425 | ||
| (443) 461-8764 | ||
| (443) 291-5446 | ||
| (443) 264-3116 | ||
| (443) 464-7467 | ||
| (443) 640-9468 | ||
| (443) 501-8430 | ||
| (443) 501-8447 |
Area code 443 is frequently used for Social Security legal threats and fake process servers. Fraudsters claim you are being sued to pressure you into paying a settlement over the phone.
Threatens blocking SSNs due to Texas criminal charges to force victims to hand over PII to fake federal agents.
"We have to block your social security number for privacy and security reasons as there are criminal charges pressed your name and social Before we take legal action against you reach us back immediately once you receive this message on 443-203-8837."
Leaves aggressive, vulgar voicemails about certified document delivery to collect on phantom debts.
"This message is intended for (my name) this is Elma Hartman independent process server out of (my county.) I was calling in regards to 'YOUR DOCUMENTS' this is your final notification. Today I'll be coning out to gain a signature on the certified notice of intent...If I don't get information to you today I'll be marking it down as a direct refusal and you will miss your court date."
Creepy, high-pressure texts and calls claiming to have visited the victim's house to force lowball cash sales.
"The person said they wanted to buy my house when it is not even on the market. I do not know how they obtained my information. When I called to inquire they told me they've been by my house and wanted to buy it. I am concerned they know where I live and have my phone number."
Automated calls regarding fake $999 iPhone purchases to steal login credentials when victims try to cancel.
"Got a call from this number purporting to be from Amazon... they have called and left a message that an iPhone 13 Pro costing 999 would be authorized on my account."
Relentless telemarketing push for in-home health visits offering $15 gift cards to harvest medical data.
"Hard to understand voice claims they want to set up a house call for United Health Care. I am a UHC member, and state that I do not want a house call. They continue to call back... One person in that AARP forum thread stated they used to work for UHC's house calls program. They said, 'We were forced to get 15 to 20 appointments per day. It was like telemarketing. We had to con members into getting it done, lie if needed.'"
Extremely hostile B2B scammer sending abusive texts and videos to agents who refuse fake lead services.
"Called identifying himself as Wimpy... offering leads for money upfront. When hung up on, proceeded to send threatening texts like 'I'm coming for you B***H' 'Dead' 'F**K off idiot' Guy is an unstable loser"
Area code 443 covers the eastern half of Maryland, encompassing both the Baltimore metropolitan area and the Eastern Shore region.
Area code 443 is an overlay to area code 410 , covering the same geographic region. Area code 410 was introduced in 1991, and area code 443 was added in 1997. Area code 667 was later added as another overlay. Ten-digit dialing is required within this region.
An overlay serving the same eastern Maryland territory as 410, the 443 area code spans Baltimore through Annapolis and the Eastern Shore. Johns Hopkins and T. Rowe Price contacts are among the most recognizable callers from this code.