Area code 724 is dealing with Social Security arrest threats and fake debt collectors. These callers try to panic you into paying money to resolve a fake criminal case.
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Getting calls from 724 area code and wonder if it's a scam? You're not alone. Scammers frequently spoof Pennsylvania (New Castle, Murrysville, Hermitage) phone numbers to trick you into answering. Here are the most common area code 724 scams based on user comments:
Scammers are leaving terrifying robocalls for Western Pennsylvania residents claiming criminal activity has been linked to your Social Security Number. Callers often pretend to be an "officer," provide a fake badge number, and threaten you or a family member with immediate arrest if you don't call them back to resolve the issue.
The Social Security Administration does not suspend numbers and will not call to threaten arrest. Law enforcement does not phone you to warn you about a pending arrest; they simply show up. These calls are designed to create panic and steal your information.
"Robocall saying I was going to be arrested for criminal activity associated with my social security number. I called the number and someone with a thick accent answered 'Social Security Administration'... he said 'you're a criminal, I'm sending the cops to you right now'. I laughed, he told me to 'f*%k off' and I was going to be 'fu$%ked up'. And then he hung up."
These callers pretend to be from a mediation firm or accounting service, such as "Final Mediation Solutions" or "Strategic Accounting Services." They leave voicemails stating a complaint or legal documents are attached to your name and Social Security number, threatening to contact your HR department or show up at your residence if you don't call back.
Legitimate process servers do not call ahead to warn you; their job is to deliver documents in person without prior notice. Real debt collectors are required by the FDCPA to provide written validation of a debt upon request and cannot threaten to contact your employer for purposes of collection.
"Received a message from a Pamela Johnson with Final Mediation Solutions stating she had a complaint attached to my name and social. Stated that her department would contact my place of employment and residence. Was to call back to 877-205-5646 extension 102."
You'll receive a recorded message, often from a person identifying themselves as "Rachael from dealer services," about your car's extended warranty expiring. These calls are relentless, and even if you press the number to be removed from their list, they continue calling from slightly different numbers. They target you even if you don't own the car they mention or if your car is almost 20 years old.
Your vehicle's manufacturer will not contact you through unsolicited robocalls to sell you an extended warranty. These calls are from third-party telemarketers who often sell overpriced or worthless service contracts.
"A recorded message from an American Male telling me he was doing a curtesy call about my automobile extended warranty expiring soon and was giving me one last opportunity to have it renewed. I tried to press the appropriate number to put me on the do not call list like the other previous 20 calls but I'm sure the call will be made again using another scam phone number."
This predatory scam targets seniors with a call that starts with "Hi Gramma" or "Hello Grandma." The person on the line, pretending to be your grandson, will then claim to be in trouble—often in the hospital or jail—and in need of money immediately. They are counting on your love and concern to bypass your suspicion.
This is a classic social engineering scam designed to exploit your emotions. The caller is a criminal who has no relation to you and is simply hoping you'll fill in the blanks and react out of fear and love for your family.
"Got a call from 724-662-2700. Said Hello Grandma, I'm not well been in hospital, Told him, You are not my grandson."
Callers will claim to be from an organization like the "National Police Officer's Association" and ask for donations. They often start by asking to speak to the "head of the household" or by asking for a specific person. If you decline or question them, they may become rude or hang up abruptly. These are often fake charities where little to none of your donation goes to actual first responders.
Local police and fire departments rarely, if ever, solicit donations via cold calls from telemarketers. The money collected by these Political Action Committees (PACs) primarily goes to the telemarketing company, not to supporting officers or their families.
"Phone call from 'NONE'. Picked up and man asked for 'John'. Told him no John at this number. Then, 'maybe you can help me, I'm from the National Police Officer's Association' and I hung up."
These callers often begin by asking if you are on Medicare and have your "red, white, and blue card." They may claim to be from "Health Wellness" or another generic health service. Their goal is to get your Medicare number or other personal health information, which can be used for identity theft and fraudulent billing.
Government agencies like Medicare will almost never call you without you initiating contact first. Representatives will not call to ask for your Medicare number or to sell you equipment. Your Medicare number is as sensitive as your Social Security number and should be protected.
"Said his name was Mike calling on behave of Health Wellness and kept asking if I was on Medicare and had the red white card but I kept telling him I am on an advantage plan started asking health questions, I told him I had to go he was to call back and never did. Very suspicious."
Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 201 Scams and Spam Calls
No, area code 724 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in Pennsylvania, United States. Area code 724 is a general purpose code that has been in service since February 1, 1998.
Most common 724 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 Pennsylvania, or have a 724 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 Pennsylvania area codes where scam and spam calls are regularly reported: