878 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (878) 668-6848 | ||
| (878) 400-6989 | ||
| (878) 598-0387 | ||
| (878) 333-5039 | ||
| (878) 668-6806 | ||
| (878) 232-7456 | ||
| (878) 230-9094 | ||
| (878) 881-9467 | ||
| (878) 348-4181 | ||
| (878) 870-9135 |
Aggressive debt collectors and Social Security phishing calls are common with the 878 area code. Scammers harass you about fake loans or try to trick you into verifying your social security number.
Belligerent fake debt collectors possessing target's SSN threaten lawsuits over unrecognized debts.
"Got a call about me being sued... and the amount is 2210.88. So when I got to asking questions about who he is representing he said Lake Medation Group and a lawyer and when I asked for the name of the lawyer he got all defenses and rude... The guy name so he say is Shaw Davis. Please be aware that they have personal information name date of birth and ss number."
Unsolicited texts or robocalls regarding disability applications to phish for SSI info.
"got a text asking to talk . called back and the person started to ask about my SSI . Nope! I do not answer those questions!"
Repetitive robocalls claiming warranty expiration to sell overpriced contracts.
"Keep getting calls from this number in reference to getting car warranty and keep blocking and they keep calling back. Very annoying."
Robocalls asking for Medicare numbers that disconnect abruptly if the target is too young.
"said they were from medicare & hung up when asked what they wanted from a 20 year old"
Phishing texts claiming a failed delivery for high-value items, including malicious tracking links.
"Got a text from this number stating that they could not deliver my ipods (never ordered any) asking me to click on a tracking link."
Phone numbers with this area code prefix originate from Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Area code 878 forms an overlay complex with area codes 412 and 724 , serving the same geographic region in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Area code 412 primarily covers Pittsburgh and some suburban areas, while 724 covers an area surrounding 412 in the southwestern corner of the state. Area code 878 was activated on August 17, 2001. Due to this overlay system, ten-digit dialing has been mandatory in Southwestern Pennsylvania since 2001.
Introduced as an overlay for the greater Pittsburgh metro, 878 covers the same southwestern Pennsylvania geography as both 412 and 724. Calls arrive from the same broad mix - UPMC facilities, Westinghouse Electric engineers, and downtown corporate offices.