Scammers use area code 484 for fake subscription demands and family emergency scams. They claim you owe money for a service you never bought to steal your credit card number.
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Getting calls from 484 area code and wonder if it's a scam? You're not alone. Scammers frequently spoof Pennsylvania (Allentown, Reading, Bethlehem) phone numbers to trick you into answering. Here are the most common area code 484 scams based on user comments:
Residents in the 484 area are being targeted by robocalls claiming a subscription is renewing and your account will be charged. Scammers often use the company name "V-Tech Solution" or "Microsoft" and state a specific charge, like $299 or $399, will be deducted from your bank account unless you call back immediately. Callers may use fake names like "Donald Richard," "Ryan Johnson," or "Jeff William" and become nasty if questioned.
Legitimate companies like Microsoft do not use threatening robocalls to notify you of a subscription renewal. They communicate via email linked to your official account and will never demand immediate callback to avoid charges on your bank account.
"There is a recording of a man telling me that a $399. charge will be placed on 'your account' for V-Tech Solution and I have 24 hours to cancel. The man claims to be Donald Richard - Customer Relationship Manager. I know this is bogus and want to warn other and tell people this is a SCAM!"
This is a particularly cruel scam targeting grandparents and family members in our community. A scammer calls pretending to be your grandchild, often crying, claiming they've been in a car wreck, hit a pregnant woman, and are now in jail. A second scammer then gets on the line, posing as a public defender named "Nicole Wise" or an attorney named "Daniel Rosenberg," and demands thousands of dollars (one report mentioned $8,370) for bail, instructing you to send cash.
Public defenders and real law enforcement officials do not call family members to arrange for bail money over the phone, especially not by demanding cash in a plastic bag. Bail is handled through official court channels, not through panicked phone calls.
"first call was a fretful call from a grandson she does not even have, saying he needs to be bailed out of jail from being in an accident. They asked for $8,370 in cash in a wrapped plastic bag. They told her to call Daniel Rosenberg at the Reading PA Public Defenders office when she had the cash..."
Scammers are calling 484 numbers pretending to be from the Social Security Administration or the IRS. They leave urgent voicemails claiming "fraudulent activity" has been detected with your Social Security Number or that the government is filing a lawsuit against you for tax fraud. The robocall threatens arrest or legal proceedings if you don't call them back immediately.
Government agencies like the IRS and SSA initiate contact through official U.S. Mail, not with threatening robocalls. They will never demand immediate payment, ask for payment via gift cards, or threaten to have you arrested by "local cops" over the phone.
"Ignoring this will be an additional second attempt to avoid initial appearance before magistrate judge or the grand jury for a federal criminal defense. Failure to return the call will result in law enforcement action against you as there is a legal petition notice filed under your name by the IRS for tax of aging and tax fraud..."
These are some of the most persistent nuisance calls in our area. You'll receive a robocall, often from a person identifying as "Amy," about extending your car's warranty. They will repeatedly call, even after you've asked to be removed from their list. These calls often give you an option to "press 2 to be removed," but doing so just confirms your number is active, leading to more calls.
These calls are not from your car's manufacturer or dealership. They are from third-party sellers using aggressive and often illegal tactics. Official recall notices or warranty information from the manufacturer will arrive by mail, not through a random robocall.
"I have received so many of calls from this number (484) 260-4409 that i cant even give you a number, one vehicle is so old i dont even want a warranty for it as i have said time and time again. the other vehicle has a lifetime warranty with the dealer...as again i have stated time and time again."
This is a deeply concerning scam where callers seem to have information about recent Emergency Room visits. They call pretending to be from the hospital's billing department, often mentioning a specific hospital in the Lehigh Valley or Wilkes-Barre area. The caller, who may have a heavy accent, will try to get your health insurance information, Social Security number, or date of birth to "submit a physician bill."
While hospitals have billing departments, they will not call you late at night demanding sensitive information like your Social Security number over the phone. This information is collected during your visit. Any follow-up communication is typically done through official mail or their secure online patient portal.
"Called at 9pm and asked if I was the parent or guardian of XXXX (my son) and said they needed my health and auto insurance information so they could submit physician bill. I had already paid all his ER bills so I told them if they needed the insurance information they would have to get it from the hospital..."
Scammers are impersonating the famous Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes. A man calling himself "Mark Webber" will inform you that you've won millions of dollars and a new Mercedes, which is scheduled for delivery today. The catch is that to receive your prize, you first need to make a "payment" of several hundred or even thousands of dollars, such as a reported $1,700 fee.
Publishers Clearing House and other legitimate sweepstakes will never call you to ask for money. All taxes are paid directly to the IRS after you have received your winnings. The "Prize Patrol" shows up at your door unannounced; they do not call ahead to arrange payment.
"Man claimed to be a 'Mark Webber from Publisher's Clearing House' (HA) and asked if I received a letter letting me know I've won a prize...He said I won millions of dollars and a Mercedes that is scheduled to be delivered today...He said, 'Well, in order to complete the delivery there's a payment of $1,700.'"
Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 201 Scams and Spam Calls
No, area code 484 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in Pennsylvania, United States. Area code 484 is a general purpose code that has been in service since June 5, 1999.
Most common 484 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 484 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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