872 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (872) 385-5455 | ||
| (872) 385-5331 | ||
| (872) 363-7484 | ||
| (872) 829-1463 | ||
| (872) 363-7557 | ||
| (872) 385-5047 | ||
| (872) 385-5326 | ||
| (872) 385-5238 | ||
| (872) 224-4192 | ||
| (872) 385-5579 |
The 872 area code is heavily used for Social Security threats and IRS tax fraud scams. Callers claim you owe back taxes or your number is linked to a crime to get your money.
Robocall warning of fraudulent SSN activity and threatening an arrest warrant if the victim doesn't press 1.
"Call back and verify your Social Security number....If we don't hear a call from you will will issue an arrest warant under your name..."
Claims a tax lien is filed and threatens immediate arrest for tax fraud.
"I was given a court case number and told that ignoring the message would result in tax fraud or a federal felony."
Claims an auto-debit of $299.99 for computer services to trick victims into fake refund schemes.
"I have been getting 15 to 20 of these calls per week. It's a robocall and it tells me that they want to refund my $299.99 and if I do not call the #, they will debit my account $299.99. I have blocked the # but they call from a different # and so on. I HATE IT!!!"
Sends fake text messages about a locked card to phish for banking credentials.
"Received message from ChaseBank Mobile App about a card lock and to call 872-777-8027. Scam. Blocked."
High-pressure robocalls and live agents selling expensive, worthless vehicle service plans.
"Robot caller trying to get imaginary car insurance or warranty renewed."
Fake loan pre-approval calls requesting bank login information.
"Got a call stating I was approved for a loan from lending club. Called back and they asked for sign on information for my bank. This they didn't need and I told them. They said i couldnt get loan then. This is a spam"
Fraudulent charity solicitations for law enforcement that become hostile when questioned.
"Someone claiming to be raising money for FOP or some other Law Enforcement Organization. Won't provide name of company, extremely rude when you ask them not to call again."
Phone numbers with the 872 area code prefix originate from Chicago in the U.S. state of Illinois.
Area code 872 is an overlay code that serves the same geographic region as area codes 312 and 773 . The 872 overlay commenced service on November 7, 2009. With its implementation, all local calls in Chicago require ten-digit dialing for cell phones or an 11-digit phone number.
An overlay introduced to supplement 773 and 312 across Chicago, 872 serves the same city geography as demand for numbers grew. Look for calls from Chicago Transit Authority, Cook County Government, and Rush University Medical Center.