The 267 area code is seeing a high volume of health insurance scams and Social Security arrest threats. Callers try to trick you into giving up your medical or personal information by claiming you are in legal trouble.
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Getting calls from 267 area code and wonder if it's a scam? You're not alone. Scammers frequently spoof Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Levittown, Lansdale) phone numbers to trick you into answering. Here are the most common area code 267 scams based on user comments:
Residents in the 267 area code are receiving a high volume of calls from scammers impersonating major health insurance providers like WellCare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Express Scripts, and Cigna. These robocalls often use your real name and claim to have an "important update" about a prescription or a pharmacy prior authorization to trick you into revealing personal information.
Your health plan coordinates prior authorizations directly with your doctor's office. They will not cold-call you and demand personal identifying information to give you an update on a prescription.
"Hello this is Your Health Plan Pharmacy Prior Authorization. We're calling with an important update about a prior authorization request. Please call us back at 844-607-5103"
This aggressive scam uses an automated message to inform you that "fraudulent activity" has been linked to your Social Security Number. The recording threatens that a warrant has been issued for your arrest and that your SSN will be suspended unless you call them back immediately.
The Social Security Administration will never call to threaten you with arrest or suspension of your number. Official and important communications from the SSA are delivered via U.S. Mail, not through threatening robocalls.
"Voicemail message was automated recording stating there had been fraudulent activity reported with my social security number and a warrant had been issued for my arrest."
Scammers are relentlessly calling about your car's extended warranty, claiming it's about to expire. They often make the call sound urgent, mentioning a car you may have owned years ago, such as a RAV4 or Chrysler truck, to seem legitimate before trying to sell you a worthless or overpriced service contract.
These calls are from third-party marketing companies, not your car's manufacturer or dealership. They use public records to find old vehicle information and create a false sense of urgency to pressure you into a sale.
"tried to ask about my RAV4. Traded that car in 6 years ago. then asked if I wanted a quote on any other car I had. Tried to tell them I'm on the do not call list. they hung up"
This scam involves a call claiming a "pending civil complaint" is being filed against you in a local Pennsylvania county court. The callers often reference a non-existent or very old payday loan debt and threaten to locate you at your home or place of employment if you don't "settle" the matter over the phone immediately.
Legitimate process servers do not call you to warn you they are coming; they just show up. Real debt collectors are required by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to provide you with written proof of a debt upon request.
"I'm reaching out on the pending civil complaint on the West Moreland County due to no contact... advise if you cannot make contact today December 21, 2021 the _?_?_?_?_?_ will move forward without your consent you have been notified…"
You may receive unsolicited calls or texts from people identifying themselves as "Larry" or "Adam" who claim they are investors looking to buy your house for cash. This is a tactic used by some aggressive real estate flippers to get you to sell your property for a low-ball offer, well below its actual market value.
While legitimate cash offers for homes exist, they are not typically initiated through high-volume, unsolicited cold calls and texts. These tactics are designed to find homeowners who may be unaware of their property's true value.
"I know this is out of the blue but my buddy Larry and I are looking to buy a house in your neighborhood and we were hoping to connect with you and see if you might entertain a quick no hassle cash sale for your property..."
Scammers are calling Philly-area residents pretending to be from PECO, People's Gas, or other local utilities. They often begin by asking, "Are you the person who pays the electric bill?" Their goal is to get your account number to switch your service provider without your consent, a practice known as "slamming."
Your utility company already has all your account information. They will never cold-call you and ask you to provide it over the phone.
"Robocall started off with, 'Are you the person who pays the electric bill?' Either a phishing scam or a utility slamming scam. Next they will ask for your utility account number. I hung up before she got that far."
This scam arrives as a group text message offering to pay you $600 per week to put a sticker for an energy drink like "Kick start" on your vehicle. The entire scheme is a setup to get you to provide your personal and bank account information, promising payment via a fraudulent "certified check."
Legitimate car wrap advertising companies are very rare, have formal application processes, and will not contact you through a random group text. The promise of a large certified check is a hallmark of the fake check scam.
"GOT A CALL FROM 267 463-6676 @ 4:03 AM 6/25/21 GROUP TXT ABOUT MAKING $600. PER WEEK FOR DRIVING YOUR OWN VEHICLE WITH A WRAP AROUND STICKER ON IT WITH ADVERTISEMENT. WANTED ALL OF MY PERSONAL INFO & THE NAME OF MY BANK."
Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 201 Scams and Spam Calls
No, area code 267 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in Pennsylvania, United States. Area code 267 is a general purpose code that has been in service since July 1, 1999.
Most common 267 scam types are:
You're likely experiencing "Neighbor Spoofing." Scammers fake their caller ID to display local or familiar numbers. If you live in or near Pennsylvania, or have a 267 phone number yourself, scammers know you're more likely to answer what appears to be a local call.
Calling back to unknown spam number may incur premium charges or at least confirm your phone number is active and lead to more spam and scam calls.
There are three main ways to reduce spam calls:
It's definitely possible to block all specific area code phone numbers. However, we do not recommend this option because it would also prevent friends, family, doctors, and legitimate businesses from reaching you.
Other Pennsylvania area codes where scam and spam calls are regularly reported: