Area code 719 is seeing aggressive fake process server threats and government benefit scams. Callers threaten you with court action or benefit suspension to steal your money.
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Getting calls from 719 area code and wonder if it's a scam? You're not alone. Scammers frequently spoof Colorado (Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Security-Widefield) phone numbers to trick you into answering. Here are the most common area code 719 scams based on user comments:
Scammers are aggressively targeting 719 residents with calls claiming to be from legal offices, referencing "El Paso County" or "Pueblo County," and threatening legal action. They use fake case numbers and names like "Michelle Garcia" to create a sense of panic, claiming a complaint has been filed against you and that they will garnish wages, seize property, or contact your employer if you don't comply immediately.
Official process servers do not call to warn you before they show up; their job is to deliver legal documents in person. Legitimate law firms or mediators will provide their company name and address and will mail you official documentation.
"Has left me threatening messages saying they are with Pueblo County Legal department and a case is about to be processed against me. Yet, gave me a case # (how do they have a case # unless something is filed!) Said, they would contact my supervisor at my last known employment."
These robocalls create panic by claiming your Social Security Number has been suspended or is linked to a crime, threatening arrest if you don't call back. Another common version warns that your Medicare benefits will be suspended or tries to sell you medical items like joint braces, claiming your "Medicare authorization" is expiring.
The Social Security Administration and Medicare will never call you to threaten you or demand immediate payment. They primarily communicate through U.S. Mail. Your SSN cannot be "suspended," and government agencies do not threaten arrest via robocall.
"left a message told me if I don't call them they will freeze my bank account, suspend my social security number and arrest me. Typical fraud, don't fall pray to scam artists."
Residents across the 719 area code are being bombarded with unsolicited calls and texts from people claiming to be house flippers or real estate investors. Callers, often using names like "Jazz," "Megan," or "Mike," will say they are "searching county records" or want to "buy multiple properties" in your area and will make a cash offer for your home.
While some real estate investors do make cold calls, these high-volume, often robotic calls are typically data-mining operations or attempts to get you to sell your home for far below its actual market value.
"Stated her name is Megan, she didn't know if she had the right number or not, but her records show I have a home in an area where they are looking to buy multiple properties and would pay cash for my home."
This is one of the most frequent nuisance calls in Colorado. You'll get a robocall claiming they have sent you a "final notice" about your car's factory warranty expiring. They use urgent language to pressure you into speaking with an agent to buy an expensive and often worthless extended service plan.
Your vehicle manufacturer or legitimate dealership will not use high-pressure robocalls to sell you an extended warranty. These calls come from unrelated third-party companies that have no affiliation with your car's brand.
"Received a call from 720-778-6548 and a recorded voice says they were from the Warranty Department for my vehicle and that they have sent me a final notice reference the warranty for my car!!!"
Scammers are impersonating local Colorado charities, asking for donations for firefighters and police. The caller ID may even read "Firefighter COA" or mention a "Policeman's Association." They are often aggressive, and if you decline to donate, they may become rude and hang up abruptly.
Many fundraising call centers are for-profit companies that keep a very large percentage (sometimes over 90%) of the money they collect, with only a tiny fraction going to the actual charity. Legitimate charities will not pressure you and will happily provide information in writing.
"Wanting a donation to support Fire Fighters. When I told the caller, that I could not afford to support the organization, because of being on a fixed income. The caller rudely hung up. All these idiots want is the donation, they are rude and very disrespectful if they are told no!"
These scams trick you into thinking there is a problem with one of your online accounts. Callers may claim to be from Amazon about a fraudulent purchase of an iPhone, from Google about verifying your business listing, or from Apple about a charge you didn't make. Their goal is to get you to give them remote access to your computer or hand over personal account information.
Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Apple will not call you unexpectedly about problems with your account or computer. Any legitimate security alerts will appear when you log in to your account or will be sent via email from an official address.
"MALE WHO CAN BARELY SPEAK ENGLISH SAYS HE'S FROM AMAZON AND A $1000 IPHONE WAS CHARGED TO MY ACCOUNT-THIS CALL WAS REC'D AT A BUSINESS-RUDE MALE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY TRYING TO RUN A SCAN"
Many residents report receiving calls where there is silence on the other end, the caller hangs up immediately after they answer, or a robovoice simply says "goodbye." These calls are often made by automated dialing systems to verify that your phone number is active and answered by a real person. Once confirmed, your number is added to a list and sold to other telemarketers and scammers.
These calls are not wrong numbers. They are generated by autodialers, or "robocallers," that are programmed to make thousands of calls per minute to build lists of working phone numbers for future spam campaigns. Answering the call, even for a second, flags your number as active.
"Like everybody else said here, calls my place of business at least twice a day. If we do answer, there's nothing there and calling back, there's silence for a few seconds and then a busy signal. Just annoying, honestly."
Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 201 Scams and Spam Calls
No, area code 719 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in Colorado, United States. Area code 719 is a general purpose code that has been in service since March 5, 1988.
Most common 719 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 Colorado, or have a 719 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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