843 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (843) 932-0993 | ||
| (843) 628-8978 | ||
| (843) 608-1682 | ||
| (843) 530-1992 | ||
| (843) 207-6914 | ||
| (843) 258-3013 | ||
| (843) 966-4524 | ||
| (843) 905-6812 | ||
| (843) 891-2078 | ||
| (843) 544-1390 |
Scammers use the 843 area code to make legal threats and claim your Social Security number is suspended. They pretend to be police or federal agents to scare you into handing over money.
Robocalls threatening 4 serious allegations and on-site HR department service to extract payment.
"Got a call from this number stating 'This message is intended for (My last name). you are being contacted by the process division we need to verify the contact place of business to proceed against you at this time you have lost your right to take care of this matter outside of court...'"
Claims SSN suspended due to Texas fraud, threatening jail time if victim doesn't press 1.
"Security Administration, the reason you received this phone call from our department is to inform you that there is a legal enforcement actions filed on your social security number for fraudulent activities. So when you get this message, kindly, press one to connect with the next available officer."
Threatens 30-minute power cutoff to extort immediate credit card payments over the phone.
"Called saying they were from Dominion Energy and they are cutting my power off in 30 minutes."
Spoofs hospital numbers demanding $200+ for free COVID shots and full dates of birth.
"I CALLED THE ACTUAL TIDELANDS AND MY BILL WAS 10 BUCKS FOR BLOOD WORK WHEN THE LADY CALLING FROM THIS NUMBER SAID I NEEDED TO PAY OVER 200 FOR A COVID 19 SHOT. THATS WHEN I KNEW IT WAS A SCAM..."
Relentless texts and calls ignoring DNC lists to harass homeowners for cash purchases.
"This scammer is constantly harassing me about purchasing my properties in Charleston SC. They are not for sale, nor will they EVER be... How rude is it to get a random text, 'Hey..I'm interested in your property....' Awesome approach. Block this number..."
Sends malicious bit.ly/URL-shortened texts about suspended accounts to harvest banking logins.
"Pretended my Bank of America account was suspended -here is the text message below: BOA 5948: We have suspended your online access due to recent transactions. Please visit https://verify5948boa.com/?html to regain access."
Area code 843 covers a large portion of eastern South Carolina, including the Grand Strand, Lowcountry, Pee Dee, and Sandhills regions.
Area code 854 was added in 2015 to overlay area code 843. Both area codes serve the same geographic region. Ten-digit dialing is mandatory in the 843/854 territory.
Eastern and coastal South Carolina - home to Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and Florence - fall within the 843 area code. Boeing South Carolina recruiters, MUSC Health appointment lines, and vacation rental agents serving the coast are among the most common callers.