929 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (929) 357-1225 | ||
| (929) 930-4511 | ||
| (929) 463-3451 | ||
| (929) 994-8611 | ||
| (929) 322-1811 | ||
| (929) 273-0703 | ||
| (929) 242-4778 | ||
| (929) 567-3235 | ||
| (929) 437-8251 | ||
| (929) 610-8401 |
The 929 area code sees many Social Security legal threats and fake student loan offers. Fraudsters promise to wipe out your debt in exchange for an upfront fee or your personal data.
Threatens victims with 4 serious allegations and imminent police custody to steal SSNs.
"You will be taken under custody by local police as you have four (4) serious allegations against you unless you call 929-800-4207, again I repeat 929-800-4207."
Falsely claims pre-qualified forgiveness statuses are changing to extract illegal upfront fees.
"I'm not sure if you received a notice that went out recently regarding your student loans um but in any case we don't want anyone's prequalified status to change especially qualifications for forgiveness or possible discharge so if you have a few minutes I just wanted to go over the details with you..."
Directs victims to buy $500 vanilla gift cards to unlock a fake Mercedes Benz prize.
"I won first place publishers clearing House... they want you to get a $500 vanilla gift card from Walmart and give it to them when they come to give you your $5 million in new car"
Fabricates a billing problem to trick victims into revealing utility account numbers for unauthorized supplier switching.
"Recorded message saying they are from Con Edison about a billing problem and please have a copy of my bill..."
Extorts $150-300 upfront fees for fake OSHA certifications tied to non-existent maintenance jobs.
"This is a fake job scam for maintenance, The lady has an accent she will try to get you an interview with "mr.cruz"... Please do not go they are charging $150-300 for a fake osha. Everything this "company" does is fake !!"
Phishes for passwords by claiming an $800 cell phone was fraudulently ordered.
"I got a call from this number with the guys name as John Parks telling me someone just ordered a $800 cell phone sent out to California. The $800 was a RED flag..."
Texts fake claims of possessing compromised webcam videos to extort $1,300 in Bitcoin.
"My spyware infected your phone and recorded your video while you were masturbating. I have the entire recording... Get $1300 in BTC and send it to this address... If I do not get the payment, I will make your life a living nightmare."
Phone numbers with the 929 prefix originate from the specified boroughs of New York City, extending their reach to a unique part of Manhattan.
Area code 929 is part of an overlay complex serving the same geographic region. It works in conjunction with area codes 718 and 347 . Area code 718 was implemented on September 1, 1984, followed by area code 347 on October 1, 1999. Area code 929 itself became effective on April 16, 2011. Additionally, area code 917 overlays this complex, along with other New York City area codes. Mandatory ten-digit dialing for the 718/347 numbering plan area was required by April 15, 2000, which also applies to numbers within the 929 overlay. A new area code, 465 , is scheduled to overlay this numbering plan area on June 18, 2026.
An overlay serving the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island alongside 347 and 718, the 929 area code was added to meet growing demand across the outer boroughs. Con Edison utility alerts and Montefiore Medical Center billing are among the callers commonly reaching out from this code.