Fort Worth's 682 area code is heavily used for Social Security arrest threats and fake process server calls. Scammers say the police are on their way to arrest you unless you pay a fine immediately.
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Getting calls from 682 area code and wonder if it's a scam? You're not alone. Scammers frequently spoof Texas (Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie) phone numbers to trick you into answering. Here are the most common area code 682 scams based on user comments:
This is an aggressive robocall scam where a recorded message claims to be from the "Department of Social Security Administration." The message falsely states that "legal enforcement action" has been filed against your Social Security number for fraudulent activity and threatens you with legal proceedings unless you call back immediately.
The real Social Security Administration primarily contacts people by mail. They will never call to threaten you with arrest, suspend your number, or demand immediate payment.
"This call is from the Department of social security administration the reason you have received this phone call from our department is to inform you that there is a legal enforcement action is filed on your Social Security number for fraudulent activities so when you get this message kindly call back at the earliest possible on our number before we begin with the legal proceedings..."
Scammers are calling DFW residents posing as debt collectors or process servers. They falsely claim court papers have been filed against you, threaten to put a lien on your property, contact your employer, or have you served at your job. One caller identified himself as "Marcus Brown" acting as a "courier" for a company called Regional.
Real process servers do not call ahead to warn you; they simply show up to deliver the documents. Legitimate debt collectors are required by law to provide you with written proof of a debt upon request.
"Calls REPEATEDLY claiming to send court case documents and have me served at my job."
These are relentless robocalls about extending your car's warranty. Callers are often rude, hang up when you ask to be removed from their list, and may call about a vehicle you haven't owned in years. They frequently call a business's main line asking to speak to "the car owner."
These calls are not from your car manufacturer or dealer. They are from third-party telemarketers using high-pressure tactics to sell often overpriced or worthless service contracts.
"Want to sell extended warranty on a vehicle I have't owned in 5 years..."
Scammers are calling on behalf of vague or non-existent charities, often claiming to collect donations for police, firefighters, or EMS. A caller named "Dan Carter" has been reported soliciting for the "national police." These callers can become hostile or hang up when questioned or denied a donation.
Legitimate local police and fire departments in the DFW area do not solicit donations from citizens via cold calls. These are almost always scams run by for-profit telemarketing companies.
"Fundraising for National Police Department. Told them this is a scam. Guy agreed. I said I am on no call list. Guy agreed. I hung up."
You may receive a text message claiming you are owed a refund or that a friend sent you a link. One specific text claims you have a "$1450 motor vehicle office refund" and provides a suspicious link with your phone number embedded in it. Another common tactic is a text saying, "Hey did Jessica send you this too?" to trick you into clicking.
Government agencies like the DMV will not notify you of a refund via a text message with a suspicious link. This is a phishing attempt designed to steal your personal information.
"text saying to go to http//drivers8read.cyou/778/(followed by my phone number claiming I have a *motor vehicle office* refund $1450. Today is the last opportunity to collect"
Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 201 Scams and Spam Calls
No, area code 682 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in Texas, United States. Area code 682 is a general purpose code that has been in service since October 7, 2000.
Most common 682 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 Texas, or have a 682 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 Texas area codes where scam and spam calls are regularly reported: