804 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (804) 538-1428 | ||
| (804) 332-5300 | ||
| (804) 365-4927 | ||
| (804) 740-7400 | ||
| (804) 491-2127 | ||
| (804) 460-3236 | ||
| (804) 538-1814 | ||
| (804) 979-1564 | ||
| (804) 227-8412 | ||
| (804) 505-3767 |
Scammers use the 804 area code to make Social Security suspension threats and fake arrest warnings. They claim your number is suspended or you have a warrant to steal your personal information.
Threatens legal enforcement action on SSNs for fraudulent activity, demanding callbacks to prevent arrest.
"Our department is to inform you that there is a legal enforcement actions have been filed on your social security number for fraudulent activities. So when you get this message kindly call us back on our hotline number... Don't disregard this notice and do return the call before we begin with the legal proceedings against you."
Threatens to serve legal documents at place of employment to force payment of fake debts.
"...a case attached to your name, driver's license and social security number currently pending to be filed against you in your local jurisdiction. We will be stopping out to your home or even your place of employment to deliver your legal documents. Have your attorney contact the claims office... Your failure to respond may result in a default action being placed against your social security number."
Relentless robocalls from rotating spoofed 804 numbers pushing scam auto warranty extensions.
"This call is from a company that claims to be a vehicle warranty company. I have requested multiple times to be removed from their list and they continue to call multiple times per week for the past 18 months. When I requested to be removed again today the person just wanted to know why I was not interested in extending my warranty."
Harvests public property data to send highly personalized unsolicited texts with lowball cash house offers.
"Hey [my name] ????! My name's Nancy. My family works here locally and we love your place on [my address]. Unless you've got set plans on it already, we'd love to chat about an offerr. Do you have a quick moment to connect? God Bless! Happy to stop if you're not interested."
Spoofs major corporations and government entities to demand remote access or threaten arrest for fake crimes.
"These are professional hackers attempting to get you to get in front of your computer and allow them to download thier bugs into your computer allowing them to steal all your passwords and private info. MICROSOFT WILL NEVER CALL YOU. YOU HAVE TO CALL THEM."
Computer-generated robocalls demanding credit card numbers for fake first responder PACs.
"Scam charity....asked if I could support policemen's family with a donation. I said I would consider, could they direct me to website for more information please. Click, they hung up."
Phone numbers with the 804 area code prefix originate from the east-central part of Virginia. This region is anchored by Richmond, the state capital, and encompasses its surrounding metropolitan area, extending to include the Northern Neck and the Middle Peninsula.
Information not explicitly detailed as "other cities and towns" separate from "major cities" in the provided text.
Area code 804 operates with an overlay area code, 686 , serving the same geographic region. The new area code 686 was approved on November 22, 2022, and its assignment took effect on February 1, 2024, with network preparation beginning on May 1, 2023. This region transitioned to ten-digit dialing by October 24, 2021, a requirement for all numbers in the 804 area code.
Anchoring eastern and central Virginia, the 804 area code serves Richmond, Petersburg, and Williamsburg. The Virginia Department of Taxation, VCU Medical Center billing offices, and Capital One customer service representatives are among the most recognizable callers.