818 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (818) 473-1747 | ||
| (818) 538-2622 | ||
| (818) 214-5203 | ||
| (818) 724-8023 | ||
| (818) 645-9092 | ||
| (818) 390-7561 | ||
| (818) 214-3272 | ||
| (818) 214-3399 | ||
| (818) 214-3361 | ||
| (818) 276-6254 |
The 818 area code is notorious for fake process server calls and Social Security suspension threats. Callers lie about court documents or government trouble to steal your money and information.
Threatens to actively pursue employment/residence over vague pending cases using fake case numbers.
"Female rep left a voice mail approximately 5 times within the last two months-stated she needs me to call to verify my home and business address due to a case pending against me (yeah right)."
Robocalls warn SSN is suspended for illegal activity, demanding victims call back to prevent arrest.
"It's a robo call saying that your social security number is about to suspended for illegal activity. They want you to call immediately to 818-279-2467. Please don't call this number."
Emails claiming $439+ auto-renewals to coerce users into downloading TeamViewer or Alpemix.
"Got an email saying I've been charged $239.00 for Norton antivirus, called the number from the email and the person who answered tried to get me to allow him remote access to my computer."
Spoofed local robocalls claiming "final courtesy call" to reinstate fake expired car warranties.
"Now you should have received something in the mail about that warranty and since we've not gotten a response. We're giving you a final courtesy call before we close out your file. You can press one to speak with someone..."
Falsely claims California allocated $1.3B in free home upgrades to send high-pressure salespeople to homes.
"This message is provided by the administration of energy saving the state has now set aside 1.3 billion dollars your home is eligible for up ????? dollars to use for clean energy upgrades for exterior paint new windows..."
Claims victim won a car/trip at a local mall but forces them into 45-minute timeshare Zoom calls to claim it.
"Someone named Katherine saying that I won an entry form at the mall (they named the mall) and it has been processed...i moved away from that area three years ago also that mall is gross and would never go there."
Robocall threatening that physical property is monitored and arrest warrants are issued for tax fraud.
"'Notify you that IRS has issued an arrest warrant against you right now you and your physical property both are being monitored and it's very important that I do hear back from you as soon as possible before we proceed further in any legal matter.'"
Leaves deliberately vague, mystery voicemails to bypass screening and initiate high-pressure sales pitches.
"Yesterday a girl left voicemail saying she was really hoping to hear from me today and to call back Amy …. No clue who this person is."
Area code 818 covers the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County, California. It also includes portions of Ventura County.
Area code 818 is overlaid with area code 747 . Area code 818 was created in 1984, and area code 747 was introduced on May 18, 2009. All calls within this numbering plan area require ten-digit dialing.
The San Fernando Valley's established area code, 818 covers Van Nuys, North Hollywood, and Glendale - the working backbone of LA's entertainment industry. Studio production assistants from Warner Bros and Disney, post-production schedulers, and Kaiser Permanente nurse lines are common callers.