Atlanta's 678 area code is seeing specific business contract scams and fake legal threats. Fraudsters try to trick companies into paying false invoices or threaten individuals with lawsuits.
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Getting calls from 678 area code and wonder if it's a scam? You're not alone. Scammers frequently spoof Georgia (Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell) phone numbers to trick you into answering. Here are the most common area code 678 scams based on user comments:
This elaborate scam targets Georgia's small business owners, particularly in cleaning and landscaping. A caller named "Luis Rossi," "Devin Ramos," or "Manny Lopez" offers a massive, too-good-to-be-true contract, such as cleaning 177 properties for over $100,000. The catch is a demand for an unusually high insurance policy, like "$3 million General Aggregate," which they then refer you to a fake agent named "Nicole Diaz" with "Colony Specialty" to get you to pay for a nonexistent policy.
Legitimate companies do not dictate which specific insurance agent you must use; this is a huge red flag for fraud. The scheme is designed to make you pay for a fraudulent insurance policy, after which the "contractors" will disappear with your money.
"My husband received a call from these people yesterday. They were supposed to meet today. They offered to pay him $150,000 to clean 13 houses with $75,000 to be paid in advance. They provide all of the materials. Unbelievable!"
Scammers call claiming a "formal complaint" or "pending claim" has been filed against you. They use intimidating language, threatening to "actively pursue you at your place of work or residence" to serve papers if you don't call back and resolve the fake debt immediately. Callers may use names like "Brenda" and will often end the message with the ominous phrase, "You have been officially notified."
Real process servers do not call you to give you a heads-up; they are paid to find you and serve documents without warning. These calls are empty threats designed to scare you into paying a debt that is either nonexistent or long past the statute of limitations.
"I got the same message as everyone else. Called their phone over 10xs before speaking with someone. They had the last four of my social as well as old addresses. Very hard to make out what they were saying. They told me I will be served in 72 hours."
You receive a robocall stating that your Social Security Number (SSN) has been suspended due to "fraudulent activity" or "criminal activity." The message threatens you with arrest or other legal action if you do not immediately press 1 to speak with an "officer" or "agent."
The Social Security Administration does not suspend SSNs and will never call you to demand money or threaten you with arrest. They initiate contact through official U.S. Mail, not with aggressive robocalls.
"It said my SSN has fraudulent activity and a warrant has been issued for my arrest and to press 1 to speak to an officer."
This scam involves a robocall pretending to be from a major company like Apple or Amazon, alerting you to an issue with your account. They will claim your Apple iCloud has been "breached" or that a fraudulent charge, like "$699 from Dayton, Ohio," was made on your Amazon account. The goal is to get you to press 1 and give the scammer your login credentials or payment information.
Apple and Amazon do not make automated calls to alert you of account issues. They will use email or in-app notifications. Any call demanding immediate action to avoid a charge is a scam.
"It originally came in as private caller. When I answered it the recorded voice told me that someone from Dayton Ohio had charged $699 on my Amazon account. They gave me that phone number 678-369-4782 to call if I was the one that didn't charge that."
Residents in the 678 area code are being bombarded with calls from the "warranty department" about extending the warranty on their vehicle. These calls are notoriously persistent, often referencing a car you sold years ago, and will call multiple times a day from slightly different numbers to evade call blockers.
These calls are from third-party telemarketers, not your car manufacturer or dealership. Pressing a number to be removed from their list often just confirms your number is active, leading to even more spam calls.
"I have received numerous calls from this number about a warranty on a car I have not owned in over 4 years."
This widespread text spam campaign involves messages from individuals, often named "Greg" or "Zach," claiming they or their "partner" just drove by your house and want to buy it. The message is designed to feel personal by sometimes including your actual street address, but it is a mass-texting tactic to find homeowners to lowball with cash offers.
These texts are sent out by the thousands using data scraping software. They are not from someone who personally drove by your home. The goal is to identify motivated or distressed sellers and acquire property well below market value.
"Hey my name is Greg, I'm not sure if I have the right number but my partner just drove by a house at XXXX. We believe it's yours. Not positive but if it is, have you ever given thought to letting it go? We're acquiring here in the area. Thx"
Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 201 Scams and Spam Calls
No, area code 678 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in Georgia, United States. Area code 678 is a general purpose code that has been in service since January 6, 1998.
Most common 678 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 Georgia, or have a 678 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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