608 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (608) 408-5997 | ||
| (608) 424-5792 | ||
| (608) 384-0973 | ||
| (608) 649-1406 | ||
| (608) 480-5348 | ||
| (608) 384-4807 | ||
| (608) 997-7054 | ||
| (608) 997-7629 | ||
| (608) 514-8539 | ||
| (608) 529-2312 |
Wisconsin's 608 area code is being used for fake legal threats and Social Security disability scams. The callers claim you are in trouble with the law to pressure you into handing over cash or gift cards.
Scammers threaten wage garnishment and HR notification regarding fabricated wire fraud investigations.
"I got this call saying 'I received an order in my office today to complete a claim for several pending matters you are currently being investigated for. Today I will be verifying your current address and place of employment... failure to respond will result in forfeiture of your right to resolve this matter, and a complaint will be filed against you in your county.'"
Robocalls falsely confirm recent SS benefit updates to phish for PII and file fraudulent disability claims.
"The lady said she saw that I had recently applied for Social Security benefits. I told her, no, I did not. I also told her that I was currently collecting Social Security. She then said, 'Oh, O.K., thank you, goodbye'."
Callers demand upfront $300 to $1,193 payments for mandatory software updates to steal credit card data.
"Caller told me that DirecTV needed to update my receiver because they were moving the satellite position for better reception. Then said there was a charge for the upgrade. When I asked what kind of scam it was he started trying to berate me."
Aggressive 2 AM robocalls claim auto warranties are expiring to peddle overpriced service contracts.
"auto warranty robocall scammer called me at 2AM! Scared the crap out of me because I have 2 ill family members... At 2am you think something is terribly wrong. And then it's a recording telling you that the car you don't own has an expired warranty."
Fake agents demand upfront FDIC or IRS tax fee payments via local phone numbers to release fake multi-million prizes.
"Got a call from David Meyers PCH, saying I had won a large sum of money... He gave me his badge number 3561 and a confirmation number... He wanted to know my bank, which I refused to give him. I told him it was a scam and he immediately hung up."
Texts containing phishing links allege computer errors to steal login credentials and intercept unemployment benefits.
"I received a text message from (608) 888-9956 which indicates that it is from State of Wisconsin Unemployment Office. This is a scam as Wisconsin doesn't have a department called Unemployment Office. It states they had a computer issue and need me to validate information."
Callers open with "Can you hear me?" to record verbal consent signatures for unauthorized billing charges.
"Came up as McFarland number -- very nearby to us... I answered to someone who said something about 'security' and said that I was on a recorded line and then asked if I could hear them okay. I said 'yes' and hung up."
Area code 608 covers much of southwestern Wisconsin.
Area code 608 is part of an overlay complex with area code 353 . Area code 608 was assigned in 1955. Area code 353 was introduced with an in-service date of September 15, 2023. This area code was transitioned to ten-digit dialing by October 24, 2021.
Southwestern Wisconsin's established area code, 608 covers Madison, Janesville, and La Crosse. Epic Systems implementation staff, American Family Insurance agents, and UW-Madison academic and administrative departments are among the most frequent callers.