Long Beach's 562 area code is seeing a high volume of fake process server calls and IRS impersonation schemes. Callers threaten you with court documents or tax audits to bully you into handing over money.
Uses maiden names to threaten serving legal documents at your home between 10 AM and 2 PM to collect fake fines.
"Hi good afternoon this is now a final notice intended for (name which was my maiden name) my name is Jenna I'm calling with the process servers office of legal support and this call is to notify you pertaining to a Civil complaint that has been filed in my office... the attorneys office will be moving forward now and finalizing your case if you are given a final opportunity to contact the filing firm..."
Demands you "leave your work aside" immediately to resolve fraudulent SSN activity before a warrant is issued.
"...this call is from your legal attorneys general office the very second you receive this message you need to leave your work aside and dial this number 562-419-7867 I repeat!"
Leaves continuous voicemails about expiring car warranties, even for individuals who do not own vehicles.
"Continuously calling daily leaving a voicemail recorded message saying, my warranty is expiring then proceeds to leave a call back. (Newsflash I don't have a warranty!!.. buzz off!!)"
Sends fake invoices for $299.99 auto-renewals to induce panic calls where remote PC access is stolen.
"I received an email and in the email it said call this number to cancel my McAfee billing. I don't even have McAfee."
Falsely claims you applied for disability or qualify for new benefits to extract your SSN for identity theft.
"I received a call saying they're from the state disability office and I recently applied for disability. I knew off the back it's was fraud. I started drilling the person on the phone and she hung up on me."
Robocalls properties claiming they just sold a house nearby and want to buy yours "as is" for cash.
"Like many others have reported, this 'April' person called and left a voicemail about wanting to buy my home. The number originated as 310-881-8426 but 'April's' callback number is 562-362-4472. Beware and do not pick up this call or call them back."
562 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (562) 709-1744 | ||
| (562) 654-6835 | ||
| (562) 709-1697 | ||
| (562) 605-3313 | ||
| (562) 379-4361 | ||
| (562) 442-3940 | ||
| (562) 709-1107 | ||
| (562) 268-3396 | ||
| (562) 693-2223 | ||
| (562) 666-2759 |
Area code 562 covers much of southeastern Los Angeles County and portions of northern Orange County in California.
Area code 562 was originally meant to be an overlay code for the 310 area code in late 1995, exclusively for cellular telephones and pagers. However, the overlay plan was cancelled. Prior to October 2021, area code 562 had telephone numbers assigned for the central office code 988 and therefore transitioned to ten-digit dialing by October 24, 2021.
Southeastern Los Angeles County's 562 area code takes in Long Beach, Norwalk, and Downey - anchored by one of the world's busiest ports. Port of Long Beach freight coordinators, VA hospital appointment lines, and aerospace manufacturing recruiters are common callers.