The 906 area code is a telephone area code serving the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Look up any phone number starting with 906 area code. Results may include:
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The 906 area code is seeing a rise in property purchase scams and Social Security fraud alerts. Callers aggressively try to buy your land for cheap or steal your identity by claiming your SSN is suspended.
Scammers are calling Upper Peninsula residents about buying property that is not for sale, using names like "Sarah," "Sherry," or "Kyle Johnson" from "JLD Property Solutions" while calling from overseas call centers in places like the Philippines. They know your full property address but refuse to identify their organization, making unsolicited calls with lowball cash offers for your home or land, and use generic names while sometimes admitting they are calling from an overseas location. They use your interest or confusion to keep you on the phone and eventually extract personal information they can sell or use for identity theft. Real estate investors work through local licensed agents or send official mail with verifiable company information.
"I received a call from this number. 906-285-6032. The man on the phone, was asking for one of my son`s, and inquiring about his home.(which is NOT up for sale) I asked a lot of questions. He said his name was Kyle Johnson, that he was calling for his client, David Decarlo of JLD Property Solutions, base Avon , NY."
Someone pretending to be from the Social Security Administration calls using names like "Amber," alleging a "security fraud" has been detected on your account and identifying themselves with vague titles like "social security disability administrator." The call is unexpected and creates urgency or fear to panic you into giving them your Social Security number or bank information. They use this information to steal your identity or access your accounts. The Social Security Administration does not call about problems and communicates primarily through official U.S. mail.
"claims she is calling from social security disabilty and she is an administrater, then she hangs up. Women caller ids her self as Amber. calls all the time"
A caller named "Mike" from "TripAdvisor" offers you a "free Caribbean cruise" in exchange for writing a review to help the cruise line fill unsold cabins. The call is unsolicited, claims to be from a well-known travel company, and tells you the "free" trip is in exchange for something simple like a review. They use your interest to eventually trick you into paying hidden fees, attending high-pressure sales pitches, or stealing your financial information. Major travel companies do not cold-call people to give away free cruises.
"The male said his name was Mike and he was with TripAdvisor. Said that they were calling to offer me a free Caribbean cruise and in place of going to free (he said they are offering a few review members these trips because the cruise line wants to fill a few cabins that are still unsold) we would be required to so a full, detailed review of the cruise."
An automated robocall falsely claims that a "$299 deposit for your internet service" has already been processed and prompts you to "push # to talk to someone" to resolve the issue. The call concerns a sudden and unexpected charge from your "internet service" provider. They use your panic about the fake charge to get your credit card or bank account information to "reverse the charge," then steal your money or identity. Your internet company handles billing through your monthly statement and their secure online portal, not robocalls asking you to press numbers.
"Got a call from this number saying they got a $299 deposit for my internet service. 'If this was not you, push # to talk to someone'. I hung up."
This intimidation tactic leaves a brief, alarming voicemail with a simple message like "meet with *** officer," lacks any specific details like the officer's name, agency, or case number, and comes from a regular phone number, not an identifiable government line. They use your fear and confusion to get you to call back an unsecured number where they can extract personal information or money. Real law enforcement officers identify themselves clearly with their department and the specific reason for their call. They do not leave mysterious threatening voicemails.
"Left voicemail stating 'meet with *** officer'"
Area Code 906 phone numbers reported as unwanted calls to the FTC in the last 30 days.
(906) 628-2347
4 reports ·
(906) 376-7028
3 reports ·
(906) 662-6310
3 reports ·
(906) 254-4045
2 reports ·
(906) 631-9852
2 reports ·
(906) 379-9046
2 reports ·
(906) 203-3398
2 reports ·
(906) 346-0351
1 report ·
(906) 661-4084
1 report ·
(906) 234-6413
1 report ·
No, 906 is a genuine area code covering the entire Upper Peninsula of Michigan, including Marquette and Sault Ste. Marie. Scam operators mask their true origins using this prefix to feign a local connection and trick residents into answering the phone.
The unique real estate landscape of the Upper Peninsula makes it a prime target for predatory property investors calling from overseas. Callers utilizing names like "Kyle Johnson" pitch unsolicited lowball cash offers for homes, while another frequent fraud involves an agent named "Amber" claiming to be a social security disability administrator threatening account freezes.
The 906 numbering plan area covers the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This includes various cities, as well as Isle Royale National Park and Mackinac Island. Most of this area operates in the Eastern Time Zone, with the exception of counties bordering Wisconsin, which are in the Central Time Zone.
Area code 906 is a general purpose code which was placed in service on March 19, 1961.
| Rate Center | Number of Prefixes |
|---|---|
| MARQUETTE | 14 |
| SALTSTMARI | 9 |
| ESCANABA | 7 |
| IRON MT | 7 |
| HOUGHTON | 5 |
| MENOMINEE | 4 |
| CALUMET | 3 |
| IRON RIVER | 3 |
| ISHPEMING | 3 |
| MANISTIQUE | 3 |
| AMASA | 2 |
| BARK RIVER | 2 |
| BERGLAND | 2 |
| BESSEMER | 2 |
| Other | 63 |
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