The 912 area code is a telephone area code serving southeastern Georgia, United States. Look up any phone number starting with 912 area code. Results may include:
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Georgia's 912 area code is flooded with government impersonation calls and fake legal threats. Scammers pretend to be federal agents to steal your personal information or demand payment.
Scammers calling from 912 numbers claim to be officers like "Lisa Williams" from the "legal department of United States Treasury." They threaten you with federal criminal charges for tax evasion or say your Social Security Number has been used in criminal activity and is frozen. They demand you call back to avoid appearing before a "Magistrate Judge" and create panic with urgent robocalls claiming enforcement action has been executed against you. They use your fear to steal personal information like your SSN when you call back. Real government agencies never call with threats, they send official mail.
"Hi, this is Officer Lisa Williams, and I am calling you from the legal department of United States Treasury. The purpose of this call is regarding an enforcement action, which has been executed by the US Treasury Department for tax evasion and tax fraud ignoring. This information would be considered an intentional attempt to avoid initial appearance before the Magistrate Judge..."
These callers claim a "complaint" has been filed against you and they have a "fax order" to serve you legal documents at your home or work. They provide fake claim numbers like "DMZ230910" and use official-sounding language about "pending matters" to pressure you into calling back immediately to "rectify the matter." They want you to confirm personal details like your name and address or pay money to make the supposed legal action disappear. Real process servers do not call ahead to warn you. They show up.
"My voicemail picked up and an automated message stated that they received a fax order regarding a complaint that was filed and they have the retainer to serve (you) with documents to appear at either your residence or your place of employment. ... You have officially been notified."
Generic companies like "Vehicle Processing Center" call residents in southeastern Georgia multiple times daily, sometimes 5-6 times, about their "expired car warranty." They call from various 912 numbers to avoid blocking and cannot tell you the year, make, or model of your car. They want you to press 1 to speak to an operator so they can sell you overpriced warranty coverage from third-party companies. These are not from your car's manufacturer or dealer. Pressing any button puts you on their list for more calls.
"They call me 2-4 times a day asking about my expired car warranty and if I would like to purchase their extended warranty. I have asked them to stop calling and even blocked the number, but they just end up calling me under other phone numbers."
Robocalls or emails claim to be from Amazon, Apple, PayPal, or Best Buy saying your account was hacked from Ohio or you have a bogus order for Bitcoin, a "Web 3 Patch," or that Geek Squad is owed $99.95. They mention specific fake orders like "Nasdaq Blockchain Link" and urge you to call a provided number immediately to cancel. They use your fear to steal login credentials when you call or give them remote access to your computer. Amazon, Apple, and PayPal send security alerts through their official apps, not random 912 numbers.
"Call said they were calling from Amazon and that my account had been logged in from another state and computer in Ohio, which is not where I live. The message said to press one to be connected to Amazon Security."
Callers like "David Reynolds" from the "Student Loan Center" or "Charlotte" from the "Student Services Department" target people about their "outstanding federal student loan debt" and the "Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program." They claim your loan forgiveness application is "in pending status" and pressure you to enroll today or risk having your application canceled. They call people who have already paid off their loans or never had them. They steal your Federal Student Aid ID and charge upfront fees for free government programs. The Department of Education does not call about loan forgiveness, all legitimate programs are free through StudentAid.gov.
"I got a call from this phone number from a woman named Charlotte with the Student Services Department saying that they needed to speak with me about my outstanding federal student loan debt and the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. I finished paying off my student loans almost a year ago."
Someone claiming to be from "Georgia Power Electric" calls to say your power is scheduled for disconnection in 30 to 45 minutes due to an unpaid balance. They direct you to call a different number than the one on your actual bill and demand immediate payment over the phone to avoid disconnection. They steal your credit card information or bank account details when you try to make the emergency payment. Utility companies send multiple written notices by mail before disconnecting service. They never threaten to shut you off within the hour.
"scam alert ! Recorded message stating Georgia Power Electric was cutting off power in 30 minutes over unpaid bill Then directs you to call another number for details . Georgia Power has no Knowledge of such calls or the number provided ."
Scammers like "Howie Gouger" or "Mr. Jan Washington" call claiming you won millions of dollars and a Porsche from Publishers Clearing House or Mega Millions. They provide fake badge numbers, package numbers, ticket numbers, check codes, and PINs to make the prize seem real, all for contests you never entered. They ask you to pay fees, taxes, or shipping charges to receive your "winnings" and steal your credit card or bank account information. Real lotteries deduct taxes from your winnings, you never send money to receive a legitimate prize.
"I got a call from Howie Gouger that I won a Porsche & millions in the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes. ... Howie had me writing down all sorts of numbers…badge number, package number, winning ticket number, check code & PIN number. Funny"
Area Code 912 phone numbers reported as unwanted calls to the FTC in the last 30 days.
(912) 449-6133
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(912) 205-2560
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(912) 809-6021
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(912) 900-7208
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(912) 900-7613
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(912) 641-4372
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(912) 620-9843
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(912) 413-4788
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(912) 837-8511
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(912) 900-7618
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No, 912 is a genuine area code serving southeastern Georgia, including Savannah and Hinesville. Scam networks illegally manipulate caller ID displays with this prefix because Georgians are far more likely to pick up a localized call.
Savannah area residents endure a constant barrage of highly specific financial intimidation tactics. A notorious scam features "Officer Lisa Williams" from the U.S. Treasury threatening federal tax evasion charges before a Magistrate Judge, while utility imposters regularly threaten 30 minute Georgia Power electrical disconnections.
Phone numbers with the 912 area code prefix originate from the southeastern part of Georgia, encompassing a diverse range of counties and cities, from coastal areas to more inland communities.
The 912 area code is part of an overlay complex. In May 2025, a new area code, 565 , was approved to overlay the 912 geographic region due to anticipated central office code exhaustion. This means that both 912 and 565 will serve the same geographic area. Additionally, 912 transitioned to mandatory ten-digit dialing by October 24, 2021, a requirement for all calls within the area code.
Area code 912 is a general purpose code which was placed in service on January 1, 1954.
| Rate Center | Number of Prefixes |
|---|---|
| SAVANNAH | 104 |
| BRUNSWICK | 30 |
| HINESVILLE | 19 |
| WAYCROSS | 18 |
| STATESBORO | 17 |
| ST MARYS | 13 |
| VIDALIA | 13 |
| DOUGLAS | 12 |
| JESUP | 11 |
| BAXLEY | 7 |
| GLENNVILLE | 6 |
| RICHMONDHL | 6 |
| STSIMONSIS | 6 |
| HAZLEHURST | 5 |
| Other | 94 |
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