719 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (719) 372-5912 | ||
| (719) 370-1701 | ||
| (719) 284-7954 | ||
| (719) 345-0105 | ||
| (719) 367-5697 | ||
| (719) 353-5043 | ||
| (719) 375-2776 | ||
| (719) 771-5004 | ||
| (719) 475-4516 | ||
| (719) 504-5133 |
Area code 719 is seeing aggressive fake process server threats and government benefit scams. Callers threaten you with court action or benefit suspension to steal your money.
Threatens to contact past employers and harasses children/exes to force payments on fake debts.
"Has left me threatening messages saying they are with Pueblo County Legal department and a case is about to be processed against me. Yet, gave me a case # (how do they have a case # unless something is filed!) Said, they would contact my supervisor at my last known employment."
Spoofs SSI to warn of bank account freezes and Medicare suspension unless callback is made.
"left a message told me if I don't call them they will freeze my bank account, suspend my social security number and arrest me. Typical fraud, don't fall pray to scam artists."
Uses aggressive data-mining texts and voicemails claiming they are buying multiple properties in the area.
"Stated her name is Megan, she didn't know if she had the right number or not, but her records show I have a home in an area where they are looking to buy multiple properties and would pay cash for my home."
Threatens a $499 auto-billed subscription for warranty renewal if victims do not call to cancel.
"Received a call from 720-778-6548 and a recorded voice says they were from the Warranty Department for my vehicle and that they have sent me a final notice reference the warranty for my car!!!"
Spoofs local charity IDs, calling after 8 PM, and acts rude/pushy when victims cite fixed incomes.
"Wanting a donation to support Fire Fighters. When I told the caller, that I could not afford to support the organization, because of being on a fixed income. The caller rudely hung up. All these idiots want is the donation, they are rude and very disrespectful if they are told no!"
Foreign call centers claiming $1,000 Amazon charges or PC hacks to extort remote support fees.
"MALE WHO CAN BARELY SPEAK ENGLISH SAYS HE'S FROM AMAZON AND A $1000 IPHONE WAS CHARGED TO MY ACCOUNT-THIS CALL WAS REC'D AT A BUSINESS-RUDE MALE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY TRYING TO RUN A SCAN"
Uses automated dialers that say "goodbye" and hang up to log active numbers for resale.
"Like everybody else said here, calls my place of business at least twice a day. If we do answer, there's nothing there and calling back, there's silence for a few seconds and then a busy signal. Just annoying, honestly."
Area code 719 covers southeastern Colorado.
Area code 719 was created in 1988 from a split of area code 303 . Prior to October 2021, area code 719 had telephone numbers assigned for the central office code 988 . It transitioned to ten-digit dialing by October 24, 2021.
Southeastern and southern Colorado's 719 area code covers Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Trinidad - a region shaped by military installations and defense industry. Defense contractor recruiters from Northrop and Boecore, USAA insurance representatives, and Air Force Academy staff call regularly from this code.