530 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (530) 313-0678 | ||
| (530) 288-8834 | ||
| (530) 455-3304 | ||
| (530) 334-4117 | ||
| (530) 779-2518 | ||
| (530) 512-3250 | ||
| (530) 230-1057 | ||
| (530) 508-3681 | ||
| (530) 512-3543 | ||
| (530) 508-3674 |
The 530 area code is being used for federal arrest warrant threats and fake subscription renewal charges. Fraudsters claim you are in legal trouble or owe money for a service you never bought.
Robotic voice threatens custody by federal agents over "four serious allegations" involving a suspended SSN.
"After that you will be taken under custody by federal agents... there are four serious allegations pressed on your name at this moment you would request you to get back to us so that we can discuss about this case before taking any legal action against you..."
Threatens an automatic $299 bank charge for fake computer maintenance, demanding remote PC access to process a "refund."
"They called my mom threatening her by saying That if she didn't call back that they would take $299 out of her bank account. They said they were from Upscription and it was about something that she never ordered. It was a robotic voice too."
Aggressive threats of serving legal papers and reporting fake debts to HR unless immediate payment is made.
"The hard voiced female threatens you with reporting you to human resources of your employer if you don't call back today, your last notification. Then she gives a 'case number RCF blah, blah.' And a final threat 'you have been warned'..."
Generic "final notice" robocalls targeting individuals, even those without cars, to sell overpriced service contracts.
"Calls about car insurance and that they have been trying to get ahold of me. I dont own a car. Like really dumbasses?"
Fake Google reps warn businesses their listing will be deleted to sell expensive, unnecessary SEO services.
"This is one of MANY robocalls that I receive at work, claiming to be from 'Google', informing me that my 'business listing' may be out of date... This is a well known con to sign you up for expensive but useless internet search services."
Area code 530 covers a large portion of northeastern and Northern California, encompassing the Sacramento Valley, Shasta Cascade, and the northern Sierra Nevada.
Area code 530 is overlaid by area code 837 . Area code 530 was created in 1997, and area code 837 was assigned to overlay it, effectively in service on January 31, 2025. Ten-digit dialing is already in effect in this area.
Northeastern California's 530 area code takes in Redding, Chico, and Auburn - a region defined by higher education, outdoor recreation, and natural resources. UC Davis Veterinary Hospital schedulers, Tahoe-area ski resort reservation lines, and US Forest Service alert systems are typical callers.