San Diego's 619 area code is seeing a high volume of legal action threats and fake Medicare calls. Callers try to frighten you with lawsuits or trick you into giving up your health insurance information.
Look up any suspicious number using our scam and spam phone number lookup database. It includes over 29 million Do Not Call and robocall complaints reported to the Federal Trade Commission.
Getting calls from 619 area code and wonder if it's a scam? You're not alone. Scammers frequently spoof California (San Diego, Chula Vista, El Cajon) phone numbers to trick you into answering. Here are the most common area code 619 scams based on user comments:
This is the most aggressive scam hitting San Diego County right now. A robocall claims your Social Security Number (SSN) has been used in fraudulent activity and will be suspended. The message then threatens you, saying an arrest warrant will be issued if you don't call them back immediately to resolve the "case."
The Social Security Administration and the IRS will never call you to threaten you with arrest. They initiate contact through official U.S. mail, not with intimidating robocalls demanding personal information.
"619-273-5074 left message that if don't call back with my SSN, they will issue an arrest warrant."
Scammers are frequently targeting our local seniors by pretending to be from Medicare or another health insurance provider. They will claim you need a "new plastic card" or that they must verify your information, then pressure you into giving them your Medicare ID or Social Security Number.
Medicare already has your information and will not call you to ask for it. Official communication is almost always sent through the mail. Anyone calling and threatening your benefits is a scammer.
"The female caller represented herself as working for Medicare and was calling to verify information, namely the numbers and letters on my Medicare card. I replied that if she was from Medicare, she should have the numbers and could read them to me and I would verify if they were right. Of course, she 'couldn't do that as a privacy matter'."
These incredibly frequent robocalls try to trick you into buying an expensive and often useless "extended auto warranty." The recording will claim this is your "final notice" before your car's warranty expires, creating a false sense of urgency.
These calls are not from your car's manufacturer or the dealership where you bought it. They are from third-party companies using scare tactics to sell service contracts, and they have no idea if your actual warranty is expired.
".....your automotive warranty is about to expire...... My Cummins has 400k on it. Warranty, other than ECU, LONG GOONE!!!"
This scam uses fear to get you to pay for a debt you don't owe. A robocall will leave a vague but threatening message stating a "complaint has been filed against you" or there are "pending matters." They threaten to serve you with papers at home or work if you don't call back.
Real process servers do not call ahead to warn you they are coming; they simply show up. Any call threatening you with "pending action" if you don't call back is a scam designed to scare you into paying.
"They leave a message saying they are an arbitration form and that you are listed as the primary respondent in legal proceedings attached to your name and social security number. They say you need to call back on an 866 area code number or else they will make the final decision for you."
Scammers are calling 619 residents pretending to be from trusted companies like Apple, Microsoft, or Amazon. They will claim there's been a security breach on your account or a fraudulent charge, such as a $500 purchase for an iPhone, and offer to "help" you fix it.
These companies will not call you out of the blue about a problem with your account. Any legitimate security alert will come via an official email or a notification within their app, not a random phone call.
"stated he was with amazon and was charging $500.00 to my account for an iPhone. The called me on my phone but I called on different phone not related to me. Big time scam,"
This is a sneaky scam designed to gather information. A simple robocall will say your name and then instruct you to press a number (usually "5") to confirm that it is you or that you live at this number. Their only goal is to verify that your name and phone number are connected and active.
This is purely a data-gathering tactic. By pressing a key, you are telling scammers, "Yes, a real person with this name is at this number." They then sell your confirmed, active number to other telemarketers and scammers.
"Female Robo caller voice said my name, said press 5 if you live here or hang up if you don't and we won't call you again."
Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 201 Scams and Spam Calls
No, area code 619 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in California, United States. Area code 619 is a general purpose code that has been in service since January 1, 1982.
Most common 619 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 California, or have a 619 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 California area codes where scam and spam calls are regularly reported: