Scammers using the 504 area code are threatening to revoke Louisiana state benefits or issue fake arrest warrants. They try to frighten you with lost income or jail time to get your private information.
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Getting calls from 504 area code and wonder if it's a scam? You're not alone. Scammers frequently spoof Louisiana (New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner) phone numbers to trick you into answering. Here are the most common area code 504 scams based on user comments:
This robocall scam specifically targets New Orleans residents receiving state assistance. An automated recording falsely claims your Medicaid, SNAP (Food Stamps), or Lifeline benefits are about to expire. The message urges you to press a number, often "1" or "2," to speak with a representative and keep your benefits, sometimes even calling on a Sunday when government offices are closed.
Government agencies like DCFS will not contact you via unsolicited robocalls to discuss your benefits status. Official communication about your eligibility or renewals is almost always sent through U.S. Mail.
"Recording says my Medicaid & SNAP Is going to expire press 1 if u want to keep your benefits when u press 1 it repeats itself.. so I hung up."
Scammers are aggressively calling 504 numbers threatening residents with immediate legal action. They may claim your Social Security Number has been compromised or that a civil lawsuit has been filed against you, and if you don't call back, a warrant will be issued for your arrest. Some callers even pose as debt collectors, threatening to show up at your home or job.
The Social Security Administration, police, and legitimate legal offices do not call people to threaten them with immediate arrest. Official legal notices are served in person or sent via certified mail, not through a surprise phone call.
"Received multiple calls...they finally left a message saying that my name and Social Security number had come up in a file in their office and that if I didn't call them back, there might be a warrant issued and I might get arrested."
This is one of the most persistent robocalls in the New Orleans area. An automated message, often from "Jessica," will claim your car's extended warranty is expiring. They may even pretend to be from a local dealership you've used, like GeriLynn Nissan or a local Toyota dealer, and sometimes offer a fake "$1000 rebate" to lure you in.
These calls are from third-party telemarketers, not your car's manufacturer or dealership. They often sell overpriced and inadequate service contracts and use deceptive tactics to make you think they are affiliated with your car's brand.
"Hi there this is Jessica calling today in regards to your Ford warranty. The warranty is up. Congratulations on your $1000 rebate free maintenance and oil change for being a loyal customer."
If you own a local business in the New Orleans area, you've likely received this call. A robocall will state urgently, "Do not hang up! This is Google calling to update your business listing!" Their goal is to trick you into paying for services that are actually free or to gain control of your business's online profile.
Google does not make unsolicited automated calls to verify your business listing. This is a common scam by third-party companies trying to sell you unnecessary marketing services under the guise of being Google.
"It was an illegal robocall. The pre-recorded female caller stated 'Do not hang up! This is Google calling to update your business listing!' Hung up on the call and blocked the number. It's a Fake Google Listing Scam."
Scammers are frequently targeting residents with calls about Medicare benefits or medical alert systems. Callers may claim to be from "Medicare" or identify themselves as "Jessica from Medical Alert." They are fishing for your personal information, especially your Medicare number, which can be used for fraudulent billing.
Official Medicare representatives will never call you to sell you anything or to ask for your personal information unless you have specifically requested a call first. They primarily communicate via mail.
"I receive at least 6 calls from this number every single day. I finally answered and they say they are from Medicare. I am not on Medicare and am not eligible for a couple years."
This scam arrives via email, not a phone call, but uses a 504 number as the contact point. You'll receive a professional-looking invoice from a fake company like "Bernice & Co." stating you've been charged $319 or $389 for an "auto-renewal" of a product called "Calandra 360." The email urges you to call their customer service number to cancel, which is the actual trap.
This is a phishing scam. The scammers have not actually charged you. They want you to panic and call them, at which point they will try to trick you into revealing your credit card and personal information to "process the refund."
"I got an email saying that I had an 'auto renewal' of $319.00 for a subscription for Calandra 360. The email was from Andora Smith (Marketing & Sales). The company name at the top of the email is: RNICE & CO.NETIN"
Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 201 Scams and Spam Calls
No, area code 504 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in Louisiana, United States. Area code 504 is a general purpose code that has been in service since January 1, 1947.
Most common 504 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 504 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 Louisiana area codes where scam and spam calls are regularly reported: