680 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (680) 829-4570 | ||
| (680) 244-5367 | ||
| (680) 217-0242 | ||
| (680) 244-5144 | ||
| (680) 639-4134 | ||
| (680) 766-3145 | ||
| (680) 829-4951 | ||
| (680) 256-6291 | ||
| (680) 256-6979 | ||
| (680) 829-4453 |
The 680 area code is frequently used for arrest warrant threats and Geek Squad impersonation scams. Callers claim you are in legal trouble or owe money for a computer service subscription you never bought.
Hostile agents threaten immediate arrest for "serious allegations" if you don't pay.
"...you will be taken under custody by the local cops as there are four serious allegations pressed on your name at this moment we would request you to get back to us so that we can discuss about this case before taking any legal action against you the number to reach us is 680-800-2221..."
Pressures users into allowing remote computer access for a fake service update.
"Caller said they were Geek Squad and had a tech on the other line to help me to update and service my computer. Said my last update was a year ago. I asked what computer they supposedly serviced they said the computer u have.. I've never used geek squad..."
Executes one-ring hang-ups to confirm active lines for future resale to spammers.
"This is the 3rd months this number has called. each time there is no response to my Hello before a disconnect on their end. about 1-2 hours latter I start to get 'sale/spam' calls having my local aria code. most likely a phishing robo to fine live numbers for rersale"
Claims an arrest warrant is tied to your SSN and demands immediate callback.
"Just received a call today from 680-888-9510 Saying arrests warrant and a deputy officer waiting for a call back....SCAMMERS!"
Dials numbers in rapid bursts (up to 69 times a day) to break resistance through exhaustion.
"They called me 69 times in one day! Horrible people!"
Promises a fake $100 gift card or $500 shopping spree to extract financial data.
"Got a call saying I won a $100 gift card from 680-200-8047"
Phone numbers with the 680 area code prefix originate from the north-central region of New York state. This service area extends from the western side of Wayne County to Little Falls, north to the Canada–United States border, east to Massena, and south to near Cortland.
Area code 680 was introduced in an overlay plan in 2017, working alongside the existing area code 315 in the same geographic region. Area code 315 was one of the original North American area codes, created in 1947. Since 2017, telephone callers using most services, including Verizon and Charter Spectrum, must dial ten digits for local calls. Attempts to make a seven-digit call with these services activate an intercept message reminding them of the new rule.
The 680 area code overlays the same central New York territory as 315, serving Syracuse, Utica, and Watertown. Fort Drum personnel and Syracuse University alumni offices are among the callers operating across both codes in this region.