609 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (609) 626-5729 | ||
| (609) 334-9776 | ||
| (609) 626-8657 | ||
| (609) 626-5795 | ||
| (609) 626-7520 | ||
| (609) 626-8596 | ||
| (609) 626-5759 | ||
| (609) 657-1376 | ||
| (609) 328-9662 | ||
| (609) 385-2311 |
The 609 area code is frequently linked to Social Security fraud calls and Apple iCloud breach warnings. These scammers try to convince you that your identity is involved in a crime to steal your money.
Robocalls warn of legal enforcement against an SSN for criminal activities to extract personal data.
"Call from our department is to inform you that there is a legal enforcement actions filed on your social security number for criminal activities. So when you get this message kindly revert as soon as possible on our number... Before we begin with the legal proceedings."
Automated messages spoof Apple caller IDs claiming iCloud breaches to harvest credentials and financials.
"5 calls this morning with automated message of Apple Support calling about security breach on my iCloud account."
Fast-talking scammers threaten wage garnishment and HR contact to collect on fabricated county debt claims.
"Called me with the same thing a matter in Burlington County needs to be resolved today and they will contact my HR department for attach wages and then said GOOD LUCK. Sounds like a scam to me."
Coordinated callers impersonate arrested grandchildren and public defenders to demand $10,000+ bail via wire transfer.
"Was called by a Michael Berg (sp?) who represented himself as a Public Defender for my grandson who supposedly was in jail for Reckless Driving and DUI. I am out $12,640. My grandson's voice was imitated so well - I still can't believe it was not him."
Automated calls allege $1499 fraudulent purchases, directing victims to fake agents who access computers remotely.
"Message pretending to be from Amazon.com saying that my visa had be charged for a purchase of #379.99. If I do not make such a purchase, call their agent at 609-759-8646."
Spoofed calls claim to schedule COVID vaccines while phishing for Medicare numbers and dates of birth.
"Got a call from 609-913-2095 claiming to help setup vaccine appt and was asking personal information."
Agents target businesses claiming emergency UCC-1 filings to extract sensitive company financial info.
"As stated in previous posts, Carl said a UCC-1 was filed against our business and that he needed to confirm information... I told him to take us off of his calling list and he just laughed and said there is no calling list."
Area code 609 covers parts of Central Jersey, South Jersey, and the Jersey Shore. It also includes portions of southern Middlesex County.
Area code 609 is overlaid by area code 640 . Area code 609 was created in 1956. Area code 640 was introduced on September 17, 2018. Ten-digit dialing is required for all calls in the 609/640 area.
Central and southern New Jersey - Trenton, Atlantic City, and Princeton - falls under the 609 area code, a region combining state government, academia, and gaming. New Jersey State government offices, Princeton University admissions, and Atlantic City casino marketing teams are frequent callers.