The 575 area code serves the rest of the state of New Mexico, excluding the Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Farmington, and Gallup regions. Look up any phone number starting with 575 area code. Results may include:
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The 575 area code is dealing with Social Security compromise scams and fake legal action threats. Impostors say your social security number is suspended or that a warrant is out for your arrest to get your info.
Scammers call claiming your Social Security number was used in a serious crime. They say a car rented in your name was found at the Texas border containing drugs and blood, and threaten to suspend your SSN to pressure you into sending money. They use your fear and confusion to trick you into wiring money or buying gift cards to "clear your name." The Social Security Administration and the DEA do not call people to threaten them. They communicate through official U.S. mail and will never ask you to wire money or pay with gift cards.
"Said DEA was involved in a car of drugs and blood rented in my name ditched at the Texas border, they wanted all my money."
A robocall or live caller claims formal complaints or a lawsuit has been filed against you. An automated message mentions a warrant out for your arrest, and they urge you to press a number to speak with an officer or hearing officer. They claim your lack of response is a refusal to pay. They use this fake urgency to collect your personal information or payment when you press 1. Real law enforcement agencies and courts do not notify you of a warrant via phone call. Official legal notices are delivered by mail or served in person by a uniformed officer.
"Apparently, I have a warrant out for my arrest! Received an automated call that was a very general message, no details."
Scammers send text messages claiming to be from the New Mexico Human Services Department. The message offers financial benefits like child tax relief of $300 per child or free broadband internet. It contains a web link and urges you to click it, and might falsely claim you have an upcoming in-person appointment. They use the link to steal your personal information when you enter it on their fake website. Government agencies like the NM HSD do not send unexpected texts with links to claim benefits.
"Text message claiming to be from human services dept of new mexico. Said I could be eligible for the child tax relief, 'up to $300 per child.' There was a link included that I (of course) didn't click."
These are relentless robocalls about an expiring extended auto warranty. They know the make and model of your vehicle, and the caller becomes hostile or insulting if you question them or refuse to cooperate. Calling the number back leads to music and a disconnection. Robert called one New Mexico resident a silly woman for refusing to provide information. They use high-pressure sales tactics to sell you overpriced warranty coverage. These calls are sales pitches, not official notices from your vehicle manufacturer.
"A Robert said he was calling regarding warranty on my vehicle.. I told him this was my place of work and do not call here... He called me a 'silly woman'. I hung up."
Scammers use interactive robocalls to ask for donations to fake charities like the Police Officer Support Association or firefighter associations. The recorded voice uses names like Paul or Gavin Breeman, and asking to be removed from their list does not stop the calls. Caller ID might be spoofed to look like firefighter or veteranspac. They keep your payment information and use it for unauthorized charges or identity theft. Many of these names are Political Action Committees, not actual charities.
"Interactive robocall recording claiming to be with the Police Officer Support Association...The robocall voice stated his name was Paul...If you say to stop calling the recording goes on to say they will add you to their DNC list but they just keep calling and calling."
A person named Michael Martinez sends you a text message stating they found your information from a recent probate filing at your specific address. They ask if the estate plans to sell the property, using public records to appear credible and catch you off guard. They use skip tracing to match public probate records to your phone number, then pressure you into a real estate transaction with unfavorable terms. These individuals use public records like probate filings to find associated phone numbers.
"I received a text which said 'my name is Michael Martinez. I found a recent probate filing at ...' my address... 'Is the estate planning to sell any property?' Scary that they matched my address to my cell phone number!"
A recorded message claims to be from Securus technologies, informing you that an inmate is trying to call you. The system prompts you to create an account to receive the call. They collect your personal and financial details when you set up the fake account. While Securus is a real company that provides inmate communication services, scammers are spoofing their name. You would not receive an unsolicited automated call prompting you to set up a new account this way.
"Securus technologies saying an inmate is calling me and I can set up an account with them so I never miss a call."
Area Code 575 phone numbers reported as unwanted calls to the FTC in the last 30 days.
(575) 228-1828
11 reports ·
(575) 346-2737
2 reports ·
(575) 999-7975
2 reports ·
(575) 912-9991
2 reports ·
(575) 320-8779
2 reports ·
(575) 240-3125
2 reports ·
(575) 203-1956
2 reports ·
(575) 945-3490
1 report ·
(575) 541-0261
1 report ·
(575) 867-7147
1 report ·
No, 575 is a legitimate New Mexico area code covering Las Cruces, Roswell, and Clovis in the southern and eastern parts of the state. Spoofers use it to target New Mexico residents with calls that appear to come from within their own region.
New Mexico residents are more likely to answer a 575 call than one from an unfamiliar state, giving fraudsters a simple spoofing incentive. DEA and SSA impersonators claiming a car rented in your name was found at the Texas border carrying drugs, and fake New Mexico Human Services Department texts offering child tax relief with phishing links, are the most locally distinctive scam types reported from this code.
Area code 575 covers the majority of New Mexico, specifically the regions not served by area code 505.
The provided text does not explicitly list the counties served by area code 575. Therefore, this information is not available.
The information provided does not mention any overlay codes associated with area code 575.
Area code 575 is a general purpose code which was placed in service on October 7, 2007.
| Rate Center | Number of Prefixes |
|---|---|
| LAS CRUCES | 44 |
| HOBBS | 21 |
| ROSWELL | 18 |
| ALAMOGORDO | 16 |
| CLOVIS | 15 |
| CARLSBAD | 13 |
| TAOS | 10 |
| RUIDOSO | 9 |
| SILVERCITY | 9 |
| DEMING | 8 |
| ARTESIA | 7 |
| SNA TERESA | 7 |
| PORTALES | 5 |
| RATON | 5 |
| Other | 103 |
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