The 772 area code is dealing with aggressive health insurance compliance calls and Social Security scams. Callers claim you are violating federal laws to scare you into buying fake insurance.
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Getting calls from 772 area code and wonder if it's a scam? You're not alone. Scammers frequently spoof Florida (Port St. Lucie, Palm Bay, Melbourne) phone numbers to trick you into answering. Here are the most common area code 772 scams based on user comments:
Scammers targeting local 772 area code businesses are falsely claiming to be from the "HCS Notification Department" or as independent auditors for the Department of Labor (DOL). Callers, sometimes named "Sarah," use a rude, threatening, and nasty tone to insist your business is not compliant with ACA regulations. They demand information and try to schedule an appointment with a "3rd party" auditor, falsely claiming your own insurance broker has a conflict of interest and cannot represent you.
The real Department of Labor communicates through official U.S. mail and will not have aggressive third-party "auditors" cold-call your business demanding appointments. Claims that your own broker has a "conflict of interest" is a high-pressure sales tactic designed to confuse you.
"I got a call from someone claiming to be with the HCS Notification Department. She said that our company was out of compliance with the ACA reporting. I informed her that we have a company that handles that. She got angry and said that all companies work with brokers, but if I am unaware that we are out of compliance with the Department of Labor then there is a real problem."
This is an automated robocall scam designed to scare you. A recorded message claims that your Social Security Number (SSN) has been suspended due to "suspicious activity" or fraudulent reports in another state, such as Texas. The message threatens that legal action will be taken or that all your services will be blocked if you do not respond immediately by pressing 1.
The Social Security Administration will never call you to threaten your benefits or tell you that your Social Security number has been suspended. They will not ask you to confirm your SSN over the phone to reactivate it. These are all scare tactics.
"I got a phone call from ?+1 (772) 302-8704? just now stating that my social security is suspended because it’s reported fraud in the state of Texas."
Residents in the 772 area code are receiving a high volume of calls and texts about health insurance and Medicare. Scammers may claim to be from "Florida Blue" or a generic "Medicare Provider," often trying to get your personal information to send you a "free back brace" or a DNA test kit for a "hereditary heart condition." Callers are persistent, sometimes calling 6 to 7 times in one day even after being asked to stop.
Medicare will never call you to sell you products or services. Legitimate medical supplies must be prescribed by your doctor. Scammers use these offers to get your Medicare number for fraudulent billing.
"I first got a call from 772-369-8526 saying that Medicare was going to send me a free back brace. Then I was contacted by 772-617-7036 supposedly to get my height and waist measurement. They had my name, address, date of birth, and phone number and wanted my social security number."
A very common nuisance call in our area involves robocalls and telemarketers selling extended auto warranties. These callers often claim your car's manufacturer warranty is about to expire, even if your car is brand new. Some residents notice these calls begin shortly after purchasing a vehicle from a local dealership like Erdman Toyota, suggesting their information may have been compromised.
These calls are almost never from your car's manufacturer or dealership. They are from third-party sellers using aggressive and often deceptive tactics to sell overpriced and often useless service contracts.
"SOB trying to hook you on a fake car warranty. My car is 3 month old and had run 778 miles until today. How can be out of manufacturer warranty."
This scam starts with a robocall or voicemail claiming there has been a suspicious, large purchase on your Amazon account. The message will mention a specific charge, like "$399," for an item that will be charged to your "plastic." The goal is to make you panic and call the number they provide to cancel the order, at which point they will try to steal your personal and financial information.
Amazon will not call you about suspicious activity and ask you to provide information over the phone to cancel an order. All account notifications and order details are handled securely within your account on their official website or app.
"Got a voicemail saying $399 was going to be charged to Amazon account using my 'plastic'. If I didn't make the purchase to call 772-293-7383. Of course I didn't make the purchase, but I sure as heck am not calling that number."
Be cautious of callers who refuse to identify themselves or their company, stating only that they are calling about a "personal business matter" or "financial matter." These callers, sometimes identifying as "I C Systems" or from a "Settlements Division," will try to pressure you into verifying your address and other personal details before they will tell you why they're calling. This tactic is used by both aggressive debt collectors and outright scammers.
Legitimate debt collectors are required by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) to tell you the name of the creditor they are representing and provide information about the debt. Refusing to do so is a major red flag of a scam or an illegitimate operation.
"Got a call from them and they would not tell me anything except they needed to verify address and that i can look them up I C Systems."
Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 201 Scams and Spam Calls
No, area code 772 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in Florida, United States. Area code 772 is a general purpose code that has been in service since February 11, 2002.
Most common 772 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 Florida, or have a 772 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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