The 937 area code covers much of southwestern Ohio, including Dayton and Springfield. Look up any phone number starting with 937 area code. Results may include:
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Dayton area residents with 937 numbers report fake legal threats and car warranty robocalls. Scammers claim you will be sued or your car coverage is ending to get your credit card info.
Scammers pretending to be debt collectors or legal officers are calling Dayton residents with aggressive threats about phantom payday loans from over a decade ago. They often have incorrect personal information like a wrong first name or old address, then become hostile when questioned, threatening to serve you at your home or work, have you arrested, or garnish your wages. They cannot provide a company name or valid mailing address but demand immediate payment to stop legal action. They use your fear of embarrassment at work and legal trouble to pressure you into paying for debts that do not exist. Official process servers do not call ahead to warn you, they just show up.
"Man was EXTREMELY RUDE. Called my phone asking to speak to my husband but didn't have his first name correct. He became a bigger jerk and yelled yes you do now let me speak with him now or we are going to proceed with serving him at (and again he didn't even have the correct address) and we are going to his employer to have him arrested and we will be garnishing his wages."
A robocall or live person claims your vehicle's warranty is about to expire and this is your "final notice" to purchase an extended service contract. The call starts with a recorded message about your "final opportunity" and they pressure you to pay for a new warranty immediately. They often know what type of car you own, even if you sold it years ago, but refuse to name their company or get rude when you ask for details. They use your vehicle information to sell you expensive, often useless service plans that are not from your car's manufacturer. The "final notice" is a lie to create false urgency.
"For a extended car warranty. He knew what kind of car I recently purchased however couldn't tell me legit company he's calling from. I know who my warranty is through. This is a scam."
Scammers impersonating Dayton Power & Light, now known as AES Ohio, call claiming your power will be shut off in 30 minutes due to an "outstanding balance." They insist on immediate payment over the phone and often have a heavy accent or speak poor English while claiming to be from your local utility provider. They use your panic about losing power to steal your payment information before you can verify the claim with the real company. You can call the official customer service number for AES Ohio printed on your monthly bill to check. AES Ohio will never demand immediate payment over the phone to prevent a same-day shutoff.
"Yep, just a call from this number saying my DP&L will be disconnected in 30 minutes due to an outstanding balance on my account... ummm NOT!"
Scammers call with robocalls claiming your Social Security Number has been "used in southern Texas" and is now suspended, or live callers named "Audrey" or "Pete" following up on disability claims you never filed. Others ask for your Medicare information to send you "free" medical braces. They threaten to suspend or cancel your Social Security Number, claim fraudulent activity on your SSN account, or call about disability applications you did not submit. They use your Social Security or Medicare numbers to steal your identity and benefits. The Social Security Administration and Medicare communicate through official U.S. mail, not threatening phone calls.
"Says they are reporting my social security number has been used in southern texas"
A caller, sometimes using the name "John Wilson," claims you won millions of dollars, $5,000 a week for life, and a new F-150 from Publishers Clearing House. Before you can receive your prize, they say you must first pay for "IRS authorization" by purchasing hundreds of dollars in gift cards from stores like Walmart, then give them the card numbers while staying on the line. They use your excitement about winning to steal your money through untraceable gift card payments. The real Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol never calls ahead to ask for money. They show up on your doorstep with a giant check completely by surprise.
"Person claiming to be John Wilson from Publishers Clearing House called saying I won $17 million, $5,000 a week, and a brand new F-150. Wanted me to get $950.25 in gift cards and give him the numbers as authorization for the IRS to release delivery."
Scammers send texts and make robocalls about fake expensive orders like a "$999" iPhone or "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G" that will be charged to your account. The automated message prompts you to "press 1 to get connected to Amazon Customer support" or urges you to call a number immediately to cancel the order. When you try calling the number back, you get a "disconnected" message. They use your panic about unauthorized charges to steal your account or credit card details when you call them. Amazon will never ask you to provide payment or personal information over the phone for a purchase cancellation.
"Number keeps calling me and then I get an automated message saying: 'not authorize this charge then press one to get connected to Amazon Customer support.' When you try to call the number back, it says - 'The number you are trying to call has been disconnected. Goodbye.'"
Callers offering to buy homes for cash are targeting 937 residents with unwanted calls and voicemails. One frequent caller identifies himself as "Walker" and makes "quick cash offers" on properties. These calls come even to people who just built or refinanced their homes and are on the Do Not Call Registry. They use your property information to gather data for wholesalers or other schemes, violating Do Not Call regulations. While some legitimate investors buy property, these widespread unsolicited calls are from data miners trying to get your information.
"9373965260 called. Said his name was Walker and is wanting to buy houses for cash. Left this number as his call back. Left a voice mail."
Area Code 937 phone numbers reported as unwanted calls to the FTC in the last 30 days.
(937) 629-5949
5 reports ·
(937) 826-4455
4 reports ·
(937) 400-6586
3 reports ·
(937) 421-6926
3 reports ·
(937) 563-5945
3 reports ·
(937) 660-9001
2 reports ·
(937) 326-4431
2 reports ·
(937) 759-8814
2 reports ·
(937) 518-9809
2 reports ·
(937) 907-3438
2 reports ·
No, 937 is a legitimate Ohio area code serving Dayton, Springfield, and the surrounding Miami Valley. Con artists copy this local prefix onto their auto dialers, banking on the fact that residents rarely ignore calls originating from their own neighborhood.
Scammers intensely target the Dayton area with hyper localized utility fraud and aggressive real estate operations. Imposters regularly threaten 30 minute electrical shutoffs by impersonating AES Ohio, while a relentless real estate prospector named "Walker" floods voicemails looking to secure cut rate cash deals on family homes.
The 937 area code covers Dayton, its metropolitan area, Springfield, public communications at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, some eastern suburbs of Cincinnati, and most of southwest Ohio north and east of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
Area code 326 overlays the 937 area code. Area code 937 was established in September 1996, and area code 326 was activated in March 2020. Ten-digit dialing is required for all calls within the 937/326 area.
Area code 937 is a general purpose code which was placed in service on September 28, 1996.
| Rate Center | Number of Prefixes |
|---|---|
| DAYTON | 183 |
| SPRINGFLD | 26 |
| BEAVERCREK | 12 |
| MARYSVILLE | 11 |
| PIQUA | 11 |
| WILMINGTON | 11 |
| MSBGWCRLTN | 10 |
| TROY | 10 |
| BELLEFNTAN | 9 |
| VANDALIA | 8 |
| XENIA | 8 |
| FAIRBORN | 7 |
| FRANKLIN | 7 |
| SIDNEY | 7 |
| Other | 147 |
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