The 702 area code is heavily targeted by fake process servers and NV Energy impersonators. These callers threaten to shut off your power or serve you court papers unless you pay immediately.
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Getting calls from 702 area code and wonder if it's a scam? You're not alone. Scammers frequently spoof Nevada (Las Vegas, Henderson, Paradise) phone numbers to trick you into answering. Here are the most common area code 702 scams based on user comments:
Callers identifying as mediators from firms like "Southwest Mediation" or "NSI" claim a civil suit has been filed against you for an old, often fictitious debt, such as a magazine subscription from nearly 20 years ago. They use names like "Tony Martin," "Jenna Jacoby," or "Alexis James" and threaten to serve papers at your home or work to scare you into paying immediately.
Real process servers do not call ahead to warn you or give you a chance to pay to avoid being served; they simply show up. A phone call does not count as being legally notified of a lawsuit.
"My husband and I both got text messages...stating that there was an open investigation pertaining to my husband and they needed to verify his location. We both disregarded the texts but then later that same day...I got a call on our house phone from a local number...She told me there was a civil complaint against my husband and she needed him to contact this number..."
Scammers are spoofing NV Energy's phone number and using automated calls to threaten immediate disconnection of your power. These calls, specifically targeting Nevadans, falsely claim your service will be cut off in 30 to 45 minutes due to a supposed overdue balance, creating panic to get you to pay a fake bill.
NV Energy will not call and threaten to disconnect your service within 30 minutes. They provide multiple written notices via mail long before disconnection is a possibility.
"This number has called 3 times today threatening to turn off my power due to lack of payment. I have receipts showing my bill was paid 7 days before it was due."
You may get a call from someone named "David Sears" or "Michael Green" claiming you've won millions of dollars and a new Mercedes Benz from Publishers Clearing House or Mega Millions. The catch is that to claim your prize, you must first pay a fee for "taxes" or "processing," usually by purchasing gift cards (eBay, CVS) or sending cash to a specific person.
Publishers Clearing House famously never calls to notify its big winners; their Prize Patrol shows up at your door in person. Furthermore, no legitimate lottery or sweepstakes will ever ask you to pay a fee to collect your winnings.
"My mom was called letting her know she won $1,000,000 in the mega millions lottery. All she has to do is send them $500 in (cash only) to 'Kristoff McCalla' at 125 Whitney Ave. Bridgeport, Connecticut."
These robocalls, often from a "Thomas" or "Jack" at the "Student Loan Defense Center," claim you are eligible to have your federal student loans reduced or even eliminated. They will provide a fake "confirmation number," like 4365, to seem legitimate and create urgency, frequently calling people who have no student loans at all.
The U.S. Department of Education offers free assistance for managing your federal student loans. You never have to pay a third-party company for access to federal programs like income-driven repayment or loan forgiveness.
"Left voicemail saying, 'Hello this is Thomas for student loan defense center it looks like we have on the record that your federal student loan may be eligible to be reduced or even eliminated so please give us a call back...'"
An aggressive robocall with a "horrible robot voice" claims to be from Apple Support, warning that your iCloud account has been breached with activity from Mexico. These calls are relentless, sometimes occurring every 20 minutes, and push you to call a provided number to fix the non-existent security issue.
Apple will never call you out of the blue to report a security breach or ask for your password or account details. Official security alerts are typically handled via email from an @apple.com address or through notifications directly on your device.
"Say they are Apple Support with a Horrible Robot voice, 3 x today all different numbers spoofin Apple name. They say to call back their toll free number that starts 718! Total BS Scam/fraud call."
These scams use fear to work, with callers claiming your Social Security Number has been used in a crime or that you have an arrest warrant for unpaid taxes. They will threaten immediate arrest, legal action, or freezing your bank accounts to scare you into giving them personal information or money.
Government agencies like the IRS and Social Security Administration initiate almost all contact through U.S. Mail. They will never call to threaten your arrest, demand immediate payment, or ask for payment via gift cards.
"Social security fraud scam. Told me that I was going to be arrested. Total scam caller was obviously in India."
Scammers will call pretending to be from Spectrum or AT&T, or a "partner" company, claiming they can lower your bill because of a "Fair Competition Act" or because they need to upgrade your service lines. These callers can become very aggressive or hang up if you ask them to verify any of your account details.
Your actual service provider already has all your account information and will not call to ask you for it. Legitimate offers and required service updates are typically communicated on your official bill or through their secure website.
"Says they are with Spectrum but yet asks me how many phone lines we have. I questions them on why they don't have it in their system and then they say they're contracted through Spectrum...When I asked for her name and number to call her back she got mad and said no I couldn't have the info. Total scam."
Callers with heavy accents, often identifying as "SR Software and Services," will claim your Windows computer service contract has been canceled and you're due a refund, or that your email account has been compromised. Their goal is to gain remote access to your computer by having you visit a website like "takesupport.us," where they can steal your information or demand payment to "fix" a non-existent problem.
Microsoft's error and warning messages never include phone numbers. Tech support companies will not call you out of the blue to report a problem with your computer; you must initiate contact with them.
"Called over 17 times in a row, insisting we were customers... They were very abusive, refused to remove us, called back another 5 times after we hung up demanding an apology and access to our computer, and threatened to 'remove our IP address.'"
Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 201 Scams and Spam Calls
No, area code 702 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in Nevada, United States. Area code 702 is a general purpose code that has been in service since January 1, 1947.
Most common 702 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 Nevada, or have a 702 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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