The 337 area code is frequently used for fake debt collection threats and Amazon purchase confirmation scams. Callers try to scare you with legal action or fake charges to get your credit card details.
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Getting calls from 337 area code and wonder if it's a scam? You're not alone. Scammers frequently spoof Louisiana (Lafayette, Lake Charles, New Iberia) phone numbers to trick you into answering. Here are the most common area code 337 scams based on user comments:
Scammers are calling folks in Louisiana claiming you have a pending debt or legal action. They use official-sounding names like "HMS Mediation Services" or "Enhanced Recovery Systems" and may mention a specific debt amount, like $663, threatening a court summons if you don't pay. In a particularly nasty version, a caller named "Karen" threatens to direct the "complaint notice" to your HR department at work if you don't respond.
Legitimate debt collectors must mail you an official written notice before they can take legal action. Real process servers who deliver court summonses do not call you ahead of time to warn you; their job is to deliver the papers in person without prior notice.
"Hello my name is Karen you were not available today and this message is in regards to a complaint notice to your attention... update your address or contact information... I'm required to direct further... to your HR or... department on file…”
You may receive a robocall claiming to be from Amazon, stating they are confirming a recent purchase, often for a specific amount like $499. The message warns that if you did not place the order, you must call them back immediately to cancel before it ships. In one reported case, they tried to get the victim to install a program called "www.awesun.com" to "process the refund," which would have given them remote access to the victim's computer.
Amazon will never call you to confirm a purchase or ask you to install third-party software for a refund. All order confirmations and issues are handled via email and within your secure account on their official website or app.
"I got a call about a iphone being charged to my amazon account. in order to refund my money i needed to run a program called www.awesun.com on my computer. this webpage appears to allow them to gain access to my pc."
These are relentless robocalls from groups often identifying as "Dealer Services" about an "extended car warranty." They claim your vehicle's warranty is expiring and that they will terminate your coverage if you don't act now. These callers are known to call multiple times a day, sometimes as early as 7:30 AM, even after you've asked to be put on their do-not-call list.
Your car's actual manufacturer will not harass you with robocalls to extend your warranty. These calls are from unrelated third-party sellers using high-pressure, and often misleading, sales tactics.
"Have been called at least 70 times. They offer auto warranty on our 2008 Lincoln. Have told them repeatedly we do not wish to purchase a warranty on the vehicle. Ask to be placed on their do not call list... This morning at 7:30 they called and two more calls today."
Scammers are calling Louisiana residents with a Caller ID that falsely says "MEDICARE DC" to appear official. When you answer, you may hear a recording before being transferred to a live person like "Joe" who asks, "can you hear me okay?". Their goal is to get your personal Medicare information, which they can use to commit fraud. Other calls are from a robocaller named "Jennifer" or live agents aggressively selling health insurance.
The real Medicare program will almost always contact you through official mail, not with unsolicited calls from a Louisiana phone number. The "MEDICARE DC" Caller ID is faked to trick you into thinking the call is legitimate.
"Caller ID says MEDICARE DC. It is not from DC, it is from Lousianna. A SCAM. Got same caller id from Georgia yesterday. A SCAM caller ID. Do not call list violation."
This scam involves a frightening message claiming that fraudulent activity has been attached to your Social Security number and an arrest warrant will be issued if you don't call back immediately. Other versions pretend to be from the IRS about tax fraud. One local report involved a caller trying to "help" someone file for Social Security disability, which is another tactic to steal your personal information.
Federal agencies like the IRS and SSA do not call people to demand money or threaten them with arrest. They communicate through official U.S. Mail. Law enforcement does not issue arrest warrants over the phone.
"The message says I have a arrest for fraudulent activity. Something was attached to my social security number. If I didn't call a warrant was to be issued for my arrest."
A call center claiming to be working for a group called "Bring Back Louisiana" is contacting residents about their COVID-19 vaccine status. They say they got your number from the Louisiana Department of Health and want to know if you or your family need a vaccine or booster so they can schedule it for you. They may leave a voicemail asking you to call "Seleena" to discuss your status.
While public health outreach is legitimate, you should be extremely cautious about unsolicited calls asking for personal health details. Always verify the organization by contacting the Louisiana Department of Health through its official public phone number or website, not by calling a number left in a voicemail.
"call center for bring back louisiana, said they got my number from the state of Louisiana through the LA Dept of Health. wanted to know my COVID19 vaccine status so if I needed a vaccine they could schedule it for me."
This scam involves callers pretending to be from the billing department of a major health system in North Louisiana. They will leave a voicemail telling you to call their "Billing Department" back. However, when victims investigated, they found the callback number did not match the health system's official billing department and instead led to a company called "Avail Revenue Solutions."
"called saying they were from the billing dept of a health system. When I called back I reached someone at an 'Avail Revenue Solutions.' the callback number left in the voicemail was NOT a match to the health system billing department."
Legitimate hospital billing departments will be able to provide specific details about your account and recent services. They will not pressure you and will always encourage you to call the official number printed on your statements to verify their identity.
Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 201 Scams and Spam Calls
No, area code 337 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in Louisiana, United States. Area code 337 is a general purpose code that has been in service since October 11, 1999.
Most common 337 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 Louisiana, or have a 337 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.
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