These area the top 10 area code 808 phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (808) 312-7016 | ||
| (808) 345-8282 | ||
| (808) 892-4721 | ||
| (808) 730-1197 | ||
| (808) 583-3717 | ||
| (808) 649-4737 | ||
| (808) 515-4538 | ||
| (808) 991-0166 | ||
| (808) 216-9252 | ||
| (808) 863-3856 |
Hawaii’s 808 area code is being used for fake tech support calls and subscription renewal scams. The goal is to trick you into paying for a service you do not need or did not order.
Leaves threatening voicemails about $399-$690 auto-charges to force callbacks and secure remote access.
"Dear customer this is a call from Windows Service Center we are regrettably closing our business for computer service and protection claim your refund asap or else your account will be auto charged 399 dollars and 99 cents for renewal press one to connect to our refund officers..."
Falsely claims victim applied for disability, threatening legal action or impeachment to steal identities.
"Hi this is Christine from national disability I'm calling because you had inquired about applying for mostly Social Security disability benefits now if you can call me back as soon as you can... we can get started on your application for monthly disability money... this is a time sensitive matter and fast action is required for these types of benefits..."
Sends fake purchase confirmations for PS5s or iPhones to harvest passwords during fake cancellation calls.
"Received a text stating $499 was placed on my bank account for a playstation 5 through Amazon. I called the number and they answered as Amazon Customer Service. They offered to cancel the fraud account then transferred me to my 'bank'."
Asks "Can you hear me alright?" to record a "yes" voice signature for authorizing fraudulent charges.
"Waited til I answered to his question 'can you hear me okay' after I replied 'yes' he hung up abruptly."
Aggressive robocalls pushing fake vehicle warranties, heavily targeting vehicles the victim does not own.
"Brittany left a message calling about the extended warranty on my Toyota... the one I don't have."
Sends unsolicited texts offering fake $500/week virtual assistant jobs to facilitate fake check scams.
"Hi, I am Michahel from Linkedin. I am in need of a Virtual Personal Assistant/ errands person part-time basis for 10hrs/week at $500 weekly. Intrested? Email [email protected] for job description."
Phone numbers with the 808 area code originate from the Hawaiian Islands, comprising the windward and the leeward islands. The area code also serves Wake Island in the western Pacific Ocean. Hawaii is home to slightly over 1.4 million people, with a proliferation of mobile numbers particularly in Oahu, which includes Honolulu.
| Rate Center | Number of Prefixes |
|---|---|
| HONOLULU | 319 |
| HILO | 77 |
| WAILUKU | 54 |
| LIHUE | 31 |
| KAUNAKAKAI | 9 |
| LANAI CITY | 3 |