Callers using the 607 area code often claim your Social Security number is suspended or pose as NYSEG utility workers. They want to steal your personal identity information or panic you into paying a fake electric bill.
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Getting calls from 607 area code and wonder if it's a scam? You're not alone. Scammers frequently spoof New York (Binghamton, Ithaca, Elmira) phone numbers to trick you into answering. Here are the most common area code 607 scams based on user comments:
Scammers are robocalling residents in the 607 area code claiming your Social Security Number has been used for fraudulent activity, often specifying it happened in Texas. They will threaten you with legal enforcement, arrest, or suspension of your SSN if you do not call them back immediately.
The Social Security Administration will never call to threaten you, demand immediate payment, or tell you that your number has been suspended. They primarily communicate via official U.S. mail.
"Left a message saying there is a legal enforcement on my social security number for fraudulent activity. So I need to call back this number 607-339-2177 before my arrest or this matter goes to state courthouse."
Callers, often identifying as "Betsy" from "NES" or "Brian Snider," claim they are from NYSEG or a partner company. They create false urgency by claiming you must provide information from your utility bill to "lock in" your rate before it dramatically increases.
While New York allows you to choose your energy supplier, NYSEG does not cold-call customers with threats of rate hikes. These calls are from aggressive third-party sellers using deceptive tactics to get you to switch providers.
"A woman called saying she needed my email to renew my rates for NYSEG. Otherwise I'll just pay a lot more. She said her name was Betsy at ext 999 from NES (whatever that is) She got nasty when I wouldn't just blindly do as she said."
Scammers call claiming you owe a massive debt to the IRS, sometimes as much as $250,000. They threaten that if you don't pay immediately by providing your bank information, federal agents will show up within days to seize your house, car, furniture, and even garnish your Social Security benefits.
The IRS's first contact with you will always be an official letter sent through the U.S. mail. They will never call to demand immediate payment, ask for a debit card number over the phone, or threaten to have you arrested for not paying.
"The man told me that I owed $250,000 to the IRS and if I would give him my name, address, social security number, date of birth, my debit card number to my bank account, and PIN # then he could use my limited financial information to get the IRS debit written off."
This scam targets grandparents with a frantic call from someone pretending to be their grandson or a public defender. They claim the grandson is in jail in Pittsburgh for a DUI and needs thousands of dollars ($6,500 to $9,000) for bail, instructing you to send cash in a white envelope to a New York address.
Court and law enforcement officials will never call you to arrange bail payment via cash in an envelope. This process is handled through official channels, not urgent, secret phone calls demanding cash.
"My grand father and mother received a call from this number claiming I was in Pittsburg in jail with a DUI and needed money for bail. ...they wanted my mother and grand father to send the money cash I might add in a white envelope to a new York address."
Callers with heavy accents claim to be from "Medicare Services." They inform you that because you have Medicare with a supplement, you are pre-qualified for a "free" back brace or knee brace that your doctor has supposedly already approved, and then try to get your personal information.
Medicare and your doctor will not call you to offer free medical equipment you did not request. All durable medical equipment requires a direct consultation with your doctor and a formal prescription.
"I got a call from 1 607 210 8032 from a heavily accented man saying they were part of medicare services and asked for my dad and told me that because my dad had medicare and a supplement he was qualified for a back brace and knee brace and his doctor was totally on board with it..."
Scammers call identifying themselves as "Mr. Michael Weis" from the U.S. Treasury or "Don Cassidy" from PCH. They falsely claim you've won millions of dollars but must first pay a fee by purchasing a gift card and providing them with the number to cover taxes or processing.
Real lotteries and sweepstakes do not call you to ask for money. Publishers Clearing House famously shows up at your door with a camera crew and a giant check. Any request for money to claim a prize is a scam.
"This is Mr. Michael Weis calling from the U.S. Treasury. You have won 2.5 million dollars that is scheduled to be delivered to you today. ... Please call 607 238-3170 and ask for Michael Weis."
Callers may claim to be from "Nelnet" or another loan servicer, using names like "Simone" or "Eric Smith." They thank you for a student loan forgiveness application you never submitted and create urgency, stating you can eliminate your debt if you call back "today" with a special reference number.
Official information about federal student loan forgiveness programs is available for free directly from the Department of Education. Legitimate servicers will not cold-call you with high-pressure tactics promising to eliminate your debt.
"Received a call from 'Simone' from 'Sallie Mae/Navient' thanking me for my submission to regarding my student loan balance(which I never did) and then went on to say she can help me resolve and eliminate my student loan payments but it could only happen if I called her back today w/ the reference number she provided..."
Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 201 Scams and Spam Calls
No, area code 607 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in New York, United States. Area code 607 is a general purpose code that has been in service since January 1, 1954.
Most common 607 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 New York, or have a 607 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 New York area codes where scam and spam calls are regularly reported: