The 620 area code is targeted by Social Security suspension scams and fake process servers. These callers claim your government benefits are frozen or that you are being sued to steal your money.
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Getting calls from 620 area code and wonder if it's a scam? You're not alone. Scammers frequently spoof Kansas (Hutchinson, Dodge City, Garden City) phone numbers to trick you into answering. Here are the most common area code 620 scams based on user comments:
You may receive a robocall claiming your Social Security Number is involved in a case and will be locked or suspended. Callers, sometimes identifying as a "Social Security Deputy Officer," create a false sense of urgency to trick you into calling back and providing personal information.
The Social Security Administration will never call you to threaten your benefits or tell you to wire money, send cash, or put money on gift cards. They communicate through official mail, not threatening robocalls.
"A TTS/bot keeps calling and says 'Locking your social security number. So kindly call us back on our number that is (620)304-2300. I repeat it (620)304-2300. Thank you and have a blessed day.'"
Scammers are calling Kansas residents pretending to be process servers or law enforcement. They often have your name and address and may threaten you with a lawsuit for tax fraud, wage garnishment, or even claim police are coming to arrest you to scare you into paying a fake debt.
Real process servers do not call ahead to warn you; they are legally required to deliver documents in person. Likewise, law enforcement agencies do not call to threaten arrest over civil matters or demand payment over the phone.
"received a call saying they were a process server and had a summon for me. They knew my address, ss # and name. Called the police to report the incident."
A group identifying as "Portfolio Recovery Associates" is relentlessly calling 620 numbers, often from spoofed locations like Dodge, Kansas. They buy old debts and use harassment tactics, calling multiple times a day even when told they have the wrong number, and threaten to cause a scene at your job or home.
While Portfolio Recovery Associates is a real company, their tactics as described by residents are often illegal. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), collectors cannot harass you, lie, or use unfair practices like calling before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m.
"Portfolio Recovery. They buy old debt and then harass people several times daily to try and get money from people whether or not they owe it to them. Even if they are told that they have the wrong number for the person they are calling, they will not stop calling. They are the bottom feeders of the industry."
Scammers are leaving voicemails about student loan forgiveness or repayment options, often for loans you paid off years ago or never had. They use names like "Bree Williams" and may provide different callback numbers than the one they called from to seem legitimate.
Official information about student loan forgiveness comes directly from the U.S. Department of Education or your loan servicer, not unsolicited phone calls. Never pay a fee for help with federal student aid programs.
"This person called my cellphone and left a message saying he wanted to discuss repayment options on my Sallie Mae/Ambient student loan. I paid my loan off 3 years ago. He called from 620-244-0751... Asked me to call him back on 866-460-3126."
These are frequent, persistent robocalls claiming your vehicle's warranty is expiring. Callers, sometimes named "Andrea," will often call about a car you've never owned and push you to transfer the "warranty" to another vehicle, which is a tactic to get your information.
Legitimate companies you do business with will mail you official notices about your warranty status. These cold calls are phishing attempts designed to get your personal and financial information for a worthless or non-existent service.
"I get repeated calls from this number about my extended warranty. I am flipping legally blind and do not even own a vehicle!"
This scam involves a robocall claiming a security subscription, such as for Microsoft or Norton Antivirus, has expired. The message warns that your checking account or card will be automatically charged a large amount, like $500, unless you call back immediately to cancel.
Major tech companies like Microsoft do not use threatening robocalls for billing. If a company could automatically charge you, they would already have your account information and wouldn't need you to call and "verify" it for a refund.
"said Microsoft security subscription has expired and they will be charging $500 to my account if I do not respond... I do not have a Microsoft security account on my mac."
Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 201 Scams and Spam Calls
No, area code 620 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in Kansas, United States. Area code 620 is a general purpose code that has been in service since February 3, 2001.
Most common 620 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 Kansas, or have a 620 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 Kansas area codes where scam and spam calls are regularly reported: