Nashville's 629 area code is seeing scams involving fake TSA PreCheck renewals and Social Security threats. Callers try to trick travelers into paying bogus fees or scare residents with fake legal cases.
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 629 area code and wonder if it's a scam? You're not alone. Scammers frequently spoof Tennessee (Nashville, Murfreesboro, Franklin) phone numbers to trick you into answering. Here are the most common area code 629 scams based on user comments:
Scammers are using robocalls to falsely claim your TSA Pre-Check is expired and needs immediate renewal. Reports from Middle Tennessee show they sometimes call just minutes after you've officially applied, and attempt to charge inflated fees like $300, far more than the official rate of around $70.
The real TSA program primarily communicates about renewals through email or official U.S. Mail. They will not use high-pressure robocalls that demand immediate payment.
"Just got a call for TSA scam; I just applied about 30 mins ago for TSA precheck. How do these guys get this info so fast?"
This aggressive robocall scam leaves a voicemail threatening that if you don't call back, they will be "forced to take legal action against" you. This is a common scare tactic designed to make you panic and call back, where they will then try to steal your personal information or money.
The Social Security Administration will never call to threaten you with arrest or legal action. Official and important communications are almost always sent through U.S. Mail.
"Got a voicemail they will take legal action against me, unless I call them back! Ummm, not calling!"
Scammers are sending text messages pretending to be from the USPS, DMV, or Amazon. These texts might falsely claim a package is being held until you update your address, that you can claim a $450 reward for a clean driving record, or that you need to verify a large Amazon order you never made.
Government agencies like the DMV do not issue rewards via text message. Legitimate companies will direct you to log into your official account on their secure website, not to click a strange link in a text.
"DMV Announcement: Congrats on keeping your record clean. Claim $450 from u as your reward click here....Has some crazy numbers to click on."
This is a persistent robocall claiming your car's factory warranty is expired. These callers are relentless, often using many different 629 numbers to get around your call blocking. Many Nashville residents report receiving these calls even for cars they no longer own.
These calls are not from your car's manufacturer. They are from third-party sellers using public or purchased data to sell often overpriced and unnecessary service contracts.
"Apparently, my factory warranty is expired on a car I no longer own. I block it ... they call from a different number. This should be illegal."
Residents report getting daily calls from a persistent man who claims they requested an insurance quote. Even when told he is wrong, he continues his script and asks for a debit card number within minutes. A similar scam involves a caller from a fake "Gateway" mortgage company pushing for a refinance.
Legitimate insurance and mortgage companies will respect your request to be removed from a call list and will not pressure you for payment information for a quote you never requested.
"He claims I requested a quote for his insurance and when I tell him he is wrong, he just continues like I didn't say anything. It was literally about 3 minutes before he was asking for a debit card number."
A common tactic where your phone rings just once or twice before the caller hangs up. They do this hoping your curiosity will cause you to call back. Calling back may connect you to a premium-rate number that charges high fees or to a live scam operator.
A legitimate caller with real business will either let the phone ring long enough for you to answer or they will leave a detailed voicemail message explaining why they called.
"This number 629.216.2074 called from TN & only rung twice then it hangs up. I didn't answer & researched to see that it's happening with other people."
Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 201 Scams and Spam Calls
No, area code 629 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in Tennessee, United States. Area code 629 is a general purpose code that has been in service since March 28, 2015.
Most common 629 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 Tennessee, or have a 629 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 Tennessee area codes where scam and spam calls are regularly reported: