681 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (681) 324-8952 | ||
| (681) 529-9085 | ||
| (681) 305-0644 | ||
| (681) 247-3091 | ||
| (681) 298-3026 | ||
| (681) 349-9031 | ||
| (681) 587-7299 | ||
| (681) 227-3521 | ||
| (681) 227-4090 | ||
| (681) 799-9661 |
West Virginia's 681 area code is dealing with aggressive IRS threats and vehicle warranty scams. Callers demand immediate payment for taxes or try to sell you expensive car repair contracts.
Uses recorded messages to threaten "legal notification" and demands immediate payment.
"This message is for Mr. ______. Calling on behalf of the IRS collections department. My name is Jay on your ID... We're calling in regards to a case which we were working on an installment agreement in your account so if you could please give us a call..."
Relentless robocalls ignoring Do Not Call requests to sell fake car warranties.
"This number keeps calling me trying to sale me extend car warranty to a car I never bought I've never bought a car from a dealer so I know there scamming people"
Uses deceptive robocalls for fake charities to demand $25+ immediate donations.
"Robocall stating it was for the 'Firefighter's Association'. These people are taking money away from our local volunteer fire departments. They Need Stopped !!!"
Falsely claims Medicare authorization to push expensive, fake insurance plans.
"caller wanted to know if had received Medicare card for 2022... and say they'd been authorized by Medicare to make the phone calls. Told the person we did not believe them and hung up."
Sends smishing texts promising $5000 quick cash or student loan relief to steal data.
"SCAM Text from West Virginia. Reads, '923. Receive $5000 Today Quick Cash Loan With Any Credit Type-Approval in a Minute Apply Here www. 6oooLoan.com'"
Creates fear by claiming "your home is not protected" to sell overpriced services.
"Message>> Hello, can I speak to David? Hello, Hello, David you home is not protected. David...hello"
Phone numbers with the 681 area code prefix originate from the entirety of the U.S. state of West Virginia. This numbering plan area is shared with area code 304.
Area code 681 operates as an overlay to the existing area code 304 , serving the same geographic region of West Virginia. Area code 304 was originally established in October 1947, while area code 681 was introduced on March 28, 2009. With the implementation of the 681 overlay, mandatory ten-digit local dialing for calls within West Virginia took effect on February 28, 2009.
Introduced as an overlay to 304, the 681 area code spans the entire state of West Virginia alongside its partner code. Callers reflect the same statewide mix, including WVU Medicine scheduling lines, VA Medical Center personnel, and State Capitol offices in Charleston.