908 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (908) 219-8773 | ||
| (908) 259-4678 | ||
| (908) 888-0737 | ||
| (908) 408-6345 | ||
| (908) 495-7627 | ||
| (908) 569-9291 | ||
| (908) 348-4050 | ||
| (908) 338-1861 | ||
| (908) 777-8136 | ||
| (908) 649-3148 |
The 908 area code is heavily targeted by utility bill imposters and Social Security scams. Callers pretend to be from PSE&G threatening to shut off your power unless you pay right away.
Impersonates utility workers threatening imminent power shutoffs to extort payments.
"Got a call from (908-577-1099) guy named John pretending to be PSEG telling me our business owes $980.00 for past due electric bills. It's been such a crazy year a family almost paid before we called the real PSEG."
Robocalls threatening arrest and legal enforcement over fraudulent account activity.
"Left me a voicemail saying they were from SSA and that I had fraud charges against my social security number. To call them back before matters went to court and I got arrested."
Uses maiden names and fake case numbers to threaten workplace document service over old debts.
"They called me and said they would b contacting my HR department to arrange a day to show up at my job to serve me papers… been getting these calls for at least 2 months now…"
Impersonates a grandchild with a broken nose begging for secret bail money.
"Kid called me grandma and said he was my grandson whose name he knew. When I said he didn't sound like him he said he had broken his nose. I hung up and later blocked call."
High-pressure "final courtesy call" robocalls regarding expired warranties on older vehicles.
"Since we have not gotten a response we are giving you a final courtesy call before we close out your file press two to be removed and put on our do not call list press one to speak with someone..."
Robocall claiming a $299.99 auto-debit for PC security to initiate fake refund remote access schemes.
"Robocall stating my bank account will be debited $299.99 for payment for security on my PC. If I don't want it press 1 or 2"
Phone numbers with this area code prefix originate from the northern part of the U.S. state of New Jersey. This numbering plan area (NPA) specifically comprises communities within Union County, Somerset County, northern parts of Middlesex County, Hunterdon County, Warren County, and parts of Morris County. Additionally, some cell phones in Monmouth and Ocean Counties also use the 908 area code.
Central New Jersey's 908 area code takes in Elizabeth, Plainfield, and Somerville, a region with a particularly strong concentration of pharmaceutical and financial industry employers. Merck & Co. pharma sales teams, Nokia Bell Labs researchers, and various insurance carriers are frequent sources of calls.