713 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (713) 234-5021 | ||
| (713) 832-6512 | ||
| (713) 255-7500 | ||
| (713) 565-7084 | ||
| (713) 985-8081 | ||
| (713) 565-7072 | ||
| (713) 565-7101 | ||
| (713) 645-7489 | ||
| (713) 275-1837 | ||
| (713) 239-5981 |
Houston's 713 area code is facing Centerpoint Energy disconnection threats and Social Security scams. Fraudsters threaten to cut off your power or file a lawsuit unless you make an instant payment.
Spoofs official numbers threatening a 30-minute power shutoff unless prepaid cards are provided.
"I just wanted to add to the conversation for the sake of others receiving these scam calls. I also just received a call 'supposedly' from CenterPoint Energy today... and it was showing CenterPoint Energy's name and actual phone number: 713-659-2111. This is definitely a scam, although a more sophisticated scam than usual... One of the big give aways is that they said that they were going to disconnect our service within 30-45 minutes."
Threatens lawsuits and demands Walmart gift cards to resolve fake SSN fraud cases.
"Typical scam robocall saying my social security number is involved in fraudulent activities, call them back immediately before they initiate legal action. Needless to say, didn't call back."
Uses fake Harris County case numbers to threaten constable dispatch if personal data isn't verified.
"A man called 15 times, back to back, within 10 minutes. He just said my name and when I said nothing, he said 'I will mark you as non-complaint and we will proceed to your residence.' 100% sure I have zero issues with anything or anyone, so this has to be a scam."
Texts and robocalls asking for phone validation or offering fake interest rate reductions to steal logins.
"RECEIVED A TEXT saying 'Please call back to confirm your phone number. Thank you, Wells Fargo Team.' Funny thing about it is I DONT HAVE A WELLS FARGO ACCOUNT."
Relentless back-to-back robocalls (5-8 an hour) claiming iCloud breaches to extract support fees.
"Another cloned Apple store number referencing a cloud hack. I do not have any Apple product or cloud."
Robocalls from fake neighborhood drivers pushing lowball cash offers to secure wholesale contracts.
"Left VM. Wanted to buy my house, I rent so good luck there. Said her name was Dee or Zee, and her partner was Shaun (or Shawn?)."
Mandarin-language robocalls demanding recipients press 1 to pick up an urgent official document.
"Automated messaging system said in Mandarin that I have a document at the Chinese consulate in Houston, and press 1 to connect to a specialist to take care of it. It is clearly a scam for personal information as I have nothing to do with the Chinese consulate there currently."
Area code 713 serves the immediate Houston area.
Area code 713 is part of an overlay complex with area codes 281 , 832 , 346 and 621 in the Houston area. Area code 281 was created in 1996, 832 was added in 1999, 346 was added on July 1, 2014 and 621 was approved in 2023 with an in-service date of January 23, 2025. Ten-digit dialing is mandatory for all calls in the Houston area.
Houston's original area code, 713 now covers the city's core alongside several overlays. MD Anderson Cancer Center, United Airlines, and the energy and port logistics sectors that define Houston's economy are all significant sources of calls from this code.