These area the top 10 area code 806 phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (806) 904-9576 | ||
| (806) 290-6308 | ||
| (806) 319-8196 | ||
| (806) 455-2719 | ||
| (806) 370-2756 | ||
| (806) 416-1723 | ||
| (806) 373-9647 | ||
| (806) 692-2822 | ||
| (806) 730-2898 | ||
| (806) 318-6723 |
The 806 area code is targeted by Social Security impersonators and fake arrest warrant schemes. Fraudsters pretend to be federal agents to intimidate you into verifying your personal details.
Claims SSN used in Mexican border drug crimes and threatens termination if not verified via phone.
"I got a call from this number saying they were the calling from the Social Security Administration due to fraudulent activity with my Social Security Number. Red flags went up immediately but I called back and they asked for my violation#, I told them 'you tell me, you called me about this issue'!"
Threatens 4 serious allegations and impending arrest, calling family and HR departments to force compliance.
"Called me trying to say that they were going to send a sheriff to my addresses LOL and now they are calling all my family members looking for me. Don't fall for any of the things they say it's a scam. Sheriffs office is not going to call there just going to pick you up!!!"
Texts fake validation links or tricks users into typing confirmation numbers into Zelle to authorize transfers.
"This number called my cell phone and hacked into my bank account through mobile banking. Asked me to enter a confirmation number into Zelle and I knew it was a scam. Called my bank and had all my account closed."
Sends fake $400-$497 renewal invoices from generic Gmails to trigger remote access tech support callbacks.
"An email from 'the geek squad' of Best Buy advising my nearly $400 subscription had auto-renewed BUT if I wanted to cancel that, I could call the number listed---806-478-1123. I don't have a Geek Squad ANYTHING to auto-renew. Beware of this scam!"
Promises massive $26,000 grants or pre-approved loans but demands bank routing info to "deposit" the funds.
"Got a recording to call back wanted to check my bank account to put $9000.00 in my account. .never applied for loany"
Phone numbers with the 806 area code originate from the Texas Panhandle and South Plains regions.
Prior to October 2021, area code 806 had telephone numbers assigned for the central office code 988 . This area code transitioned to ten-digit dialing by October 24, 2021.
Stretching across the Texas Panhandle and South Plains, the 806 area code serves Amarillo, Lubbock, and Plainview. Texas Tech University automated alerts, agricultural brokers, and cattle auction representatives account for a large share of calls.