478 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (478) 306-4874 | ||
| (478) 772-6892 | ||
| (478) 361-9382 | ||
| (478) 375-8542 | ||
| (478) 368-3404 | ||
| (478) 488-9231 | ||
| (478) 451-7477 | ||
| (478) 382-9146 | ||
| (478) 606-0378 | ||
| (478) 368-9821 |
The 478 area code is known for fake debt collectors and the boss gift card text scam. Fraudsters impersonate your employer via text and ask you to buy gift cards for them quickly.
Falsely claims victims wrote bad checks in 2013, threatening imminent arrest or HR contact to extort cash.
"Mr. Robinson call me back and stated that my husband wrote a bad check for over $500 and he is sending officers out and I should get some bail money together. I called back to explain that we don't even have a PNC account let alone a checking account."
Sends texts impersonating bosses or presidents urgently demanding employees purchase high-value gift cards for clients.
"Real estate broker needs 4 $200 gift cards asap. Idiots"
Promises cars and lifetime payments but requires victims to pay $99 fees via Walgreens gift cards or hand over bank info.
"Got a call from David Anderson saying my husband and I won the American Citizens Award of $35000 plus $5000 a week for life and a new Buick. He asked for banking info to deposit funds."
Repeated robocalls pushing vehicle protection plans, ignoring Do Not Call requests to verify and resell active numbers.
"This person wants to sale me a warranty and a protection plans for my vehicle. I've told he/she several times that I don't need it. However, he/she continues to bother me with such annoying calls."
Uses high-pressure tactics claiming a suspension order against an SSN to rapidly extract birth dates and banking data.
"Claim to be from the SS Administration of Georgia and that there is a suspension order against my social security number ."
Area code 478 serves part of the state of Georgia, covering Macon and central Georgia, including Warner Robins, Swainsboro, Wadley, Milledgeville, Hawkinsville, Eastman, Cochran, Dublin, and Perry.
Area code 478 was formerly part of area code 912 . In 2001, area code 478 and area code 229 were created from a split of the 912 area code. Ten-digit dialing was required in this area code by October 24, 2021.
Central Georgia's 478 area code covers Macon, Warner Robins, and Milledgeville - a region closely tied to Air Force operations, healthcare, and higher education. Robins Air Force Base personnel, Mercer University alumni relations staff, and Atrium Health Navicent billing departments are common callers.