Long Island's 631 area code is flooded with Social Security suspension calls and car warranty offers. Scammers claim your identity was used in a crime to frighten you into sending money.
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Getting calls from 631 area code and wonder if it's a scam? You're not alone. Scammers frequently spoof New York (Brentwood, West Babylon, Coram) phone numbers to trick you into answering. Here are the most common area code 631 scams based on user comments:
Scammers are calling 631 residents with a recorded message claiming your Social Security Number has been suspended due to "fraudulent activity." They will threaten you with a lawsuit and "legal proceedings" if you do not call them back immediately to resolve the fake issue.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will never call to threaten you, suspend your number, or demand immediate payment. The SSA’s primary method of contact is through official U.S. mail.
"Got a call claiming my social security number was being suspended due to fraudulent activity and the ssa would be filing a lawsuit against me."
You may receive relentless robocalls, sometimes "5-10 times a day," about an expiring factory warranty on your car. Scammers often use outdated information, referencing a "car I haven't had for 4 yrs," and will abruptly hang up if you ask to be removed from their list or question their legitimacy.
These are high-pressure sales calls, not legitimate notices from your car's manufacturer. Your dealership will contact you via mail for official warranty information, not through aggressive, daily robocalls.
"This number calls 5-10 times a day Re. extended warranty on my truck. I requested to have them remove me from their list. They hang up and calls keep on coming."
A caller, sometimes using a name like "Robert Johnson" or "George Hunter," will claim you've won millions of dollars (e.g., "$2.5 million") and a new car from Publishers Clearing House. The catch is you must first pay a fee to collect your prize, often by purchasing a "Walmart gift card for $499.32" or a prepaid "vanilla card for $200."
Publishers Clearing House never notifies major prize winners by phone. The real PCH Prize Patrol shows up at your door in person, unannounced and with cameras. You never have to pay a fee to receive a legitimate PCH prize.
"My Parent (elderly) was called that they won a new 2021 SUV and 2.5 million as part of Publishers Clearing House and to meet them in Wal-mart parking lot."
This scam involves a robocall from someone claiming to be "Officer Brown" from the IRS, threatening you with a lawsuit and immediate arrest over a fake tax issue. The message creates panic by saying they will dispatch "the local cops" if you don't call back right away.
The IRS’s first point of contact is always through official U.S. mail. They will never call to demand immediate payment or threaten to have you arrested by local police.
"Robocall claiming to be Officer Brown from criminal complaints dept of IRS, asking for a callback at this number."
This scam arrives as a text message claiming a large purchase was made from the "AppsStore" for a fake product like "OVOMO" or "XDISH" for amounts over $500. The text creates panic and provides a toll-free number to call immediately to dispute the charge, which is how they hook you into their scam.
Legitimate companies send purchase confirmations from official email addresses or through their app, not from random 631 phone numbers. These texts are designed to scare you into calling a scammer who will then try to steal your financial information.
"Got a scam text from this number as follows: Your Order Successful at AppsStore. Product:XDISH Order ID:ZCMJ8KT Amount: $548.86. DATE:2021-Dec-22 For Any Support Call 18337522496."
A particularly disturbing local scam involves terrifying calls late at night, often after midnight, with a recorded message claiming to be an alert from the Suffolk County Police Department. The message falsely warns of a "missing 19year old autistic male," causing alarm for residents in the middle of the night.
While law enforcement uses emergency alert systems like Amber Alerts, they do not make individual robocalls to residents' home phones after midnight for this type of alert. Official alerts are typically sent via wireless emergency alerts (WEA) to cell phones in a specific geographic area.
"Got a phone call from 631-333-2978 claiming to be Suffolk County Police Dept. to report a missing 19year old autistic male who is non-verbal. Call came in at about 12:20 am"
In this scam, a caller will often open with a simple question like "Can you hear me?" or "Is this [Your Name]?" The goal is to record you saying "yes." Scammers may try to use this voice signature to authorize fraudulent charges on your credit cards or utility bills.
Legitimate businesses identify themselves and their reason for calling upfront. A call that opens with a trick question designed to record your voice is almost always a scam.
"ThIs number kept calling me all day and the first time it was a lady and she reported that it was a recorded line, then she proceeded to ask if anyone in my family was hearing impaired, I said no, then she was trying to get me to say 'yes' by asking questions baiting me"
This scam targets local medical offices. A caller pretending to be from "Top Doctor" will claim one of the doctors has won an award and a plaque is ready to ship. This is a ruse to get the doctor on the phone and pressure them into buying an expensive and worthless vanity plaque.
Reputable medical awards are communicated through official channels like professional societies, not via telemarketers selling plaques. These calls are a form of vanity scam designed to stroke egos and extract money.
"voice mail said she was calling from TopDoctor and my plaque was ready to be shipped - COMPLETE FRAUD. Messages asked that I call back @631-350-5147. BLOCKED CALLER."
Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 201 Scams and Spam Calls
No, area code 631 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 631 is a general purpose code that has been in service since November 1, 1999.
Most common 631 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 631 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.
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