859 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (859) 740-1043 | ||
| (859) 298-6932 | ||
| (859) 316-8533 | ||
| (859) 712-1272 | ||
| (859) 316-6774 | ||
| (859) 587-5097 | ||
| (859) 306-9164 | ||
| (859) 500-3069 | ||
| (859) 687-6335 | ||
| (859) 440-2454 |
The 859 area code is being used for Social Security identity theft scams and auto warranty calls. Callers claim your social security number is compromised to panic you into sharing private information.
Leaves voicemails claiming SSN was used fraudulently at the Texas border and threatens immediate arrest.
"Left a voicemail message saying that there was criminal activity tied to my social security number and to call them back before I was arrested."
Calls 4 times in a row without leaving voicemails to push aggressive extended car warranty sales.
"Spam "car warranty is about to expire". Called 4 times in a row, would not leave a voicemail, when I answered it's a recorded message about trying to reach me about my car warranty."
Commits terroristic threatening by claiming pending issues require immediate home/workplace service.
"Said I had 2 pending issues with them and threatened to come to my house and my place of employment. Pretty sure this is terroristic threatening."
Robocalls threatening $199-$299 auto-renewals on expired tech support to force remote computer access.
"Received a robocall saying my computer support is being automatically renewed for $199."
Automated alerts about fake iPhone 11 Pro orders designed to steal Amazon account logins.
"Left a message stating the following: 'Order placed for Apple iPhone 11 pro using your Amazon account if you do not authorize this order press one or press two to authorize this order.'"
Falsely claims repayment guidelines have changed to charge upfront fees for federal student loan forgiveness.
"SCAM 'urgently need to speak about options for repayment of your federal student loan since guidelines have changed'. I do not now nor have I ever had a federal student loan!"
Demands immediate $250-$1000 gold/silver/bronze debit card donations for fake police PACs.
"They say they are part of the US police force... and want a $1000 (gold), a $500 (silver) or a $250 (bronze) donation to the police force and wanted my companies debit card or my personal debit card."
Area code 859 covers the city of Lexington and the central portion of Kentucky, including Northern Kentucky, which is part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. The boundary closely, but not exactly, tracks county lines.
Area code 859 was created in 1999 after splitting from area code 606 . Prior to October 2021, area code 859 had telephone numbers assigned for the central office code 988 and transitioned to ten-digit dialing by October 24, 2021.
Central and eastern Kentucky's 859 area code encompasses Lexington, Covington, and Richmond. University of Kentucky Health scheduling, Toyota manufacturing HR, and thoroughbred horse auctioneers are among the most recognizable callers.