812 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (812) 579-4279 | ||
| (812) 266-4158 | ||
| (812) 731-4069 | ||
| (812) 577-1565 | ||
| (812) 275-8643 | ||
| (812) 558-9130 | ||
| (812) 977-5830 | ||
| (812) 223-2682 | ||
| (812) 291-5460 | ||
| (812) 283-4471 |
The 812 area code is known for aggressive debt collection calls and fake purchase confirmations. Scammers shout about unpaid bills or claim you bought an expensive item to get your credit card number.
Threatens to send police within 10 days over fake massive debts if immediate phone payment isn't made.
"Called and said i had a very large debt to pay and if I ignore this call then within 10 business days someone will come to my home to collect payment in full. I have no debts what so ever . I told them to send who ever they want but don't expect to see them ever again. She hung up on me."
Sends fake $197-$547 crypto/wallet invoices via Gmail addresses, demanding calls within 24 hours.
"got a email from a Kendra Welston saying thank you for the purchase for 197 $ I did not purchase anything today . I clld the phn # Got a busy signal every time. 812 316 9836 the email Says if you have an issue with this purchase you have 24 hrs to cll this phn # to get this transaction fixed ."
Spoofs caller ID to threaten arrest/criminal complaints over suspended SSNs, demanding gift cards.
"Claimed there was a criminal complaint against me; asked me to call back on the same number."
Asks "Can you hear me ok?" on a recorded line to harvest a "Yes" signature for unauthorized billing.
"Caller said 'This is Erin. I'm a vacation specialist, calling on a recorded line, Can you hear me ok?' Without thinking, I replied 'Yes, but I don't take phone solicitation'. As soon as I said 'Yes' the caller hung up."
Leaves threatening messages about $349 auto-charges to coerce remote computer access and install malware.
"this is regarding a computer security software renewal and they will be charging my account $349 unless i get on my computer and go to some website. this is a scam."
Scrapes job boards to text vague job offers, hanging up when asked questions, in order to steal identity data.
"Daughter got a text a day after she applied for a job online. Using her name they said they wanted to talk to her about work and gave this number to call. The first thing she did was show me and we looked it up and found other complaints of the same thing."
Phone numbers with the 812 area code originate from the southern third of Indiana, and also serve a small section of Kentucky located adjacent to Evansville and north of the Ohio River.
Area code 812 is overlaid with area code 930 . This means that both area codes serve the same geographic region. Area code 812 was introduced in 1947. Area code 930 was introduced later, and mandatory ten-digit dialing is required.
Southern Indiana falls under the 812 area code, encompassing Evansville, Bloomington, and Terre Haute. Callers often include Indiana University Bloomington staff, Toyota manufacturing recruiters, and Berry Global logistics personnel.