The 806 area code is targeted by Social Security impersonators and fake arrest warrant schemes. Fraudsters pretend to be federal agents to intimidate you into verifying your personal details.
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Getting calls from 806 area code and wonder if it's a scam? You're not alone. Scammers frequently spoof Texas (Lubbock, Amarillo, Plainview) phone numbers to trick you into answering. Here are the most common area code 806 scams based on user comments:
Scammers are aggressively targeting West Texas residents with calls claiming your Social Security Number has been compromised or used in fraudulent activity. They often use robocalls and identify themselves as officials like "Officer Steven White" from the "Investigation Division of Social Security Administration," threatening "legal enforcement action" or telling you your SSN will be terminated if you don't call them back immediately.
The Social Security Administration primarily communicates through U.S. Mail. They will never call to threaten you, demand immediate payment, or tell you that your Social Security Number has been suspended.
"I got a call from this number saying they were the calling from the Social Security Administration due to fraudulent activity with my Social Security Number. Red flags went up immediately but I called back and they asked for my violation#, I told them 'you tell me, you called me about this issue'!"
This aggressive scam involves callers pretending to be from the IRS or a local legal office, often mentioning specific places like "Randall County" to sound legitimate. They create panic by stating you have "four serious allegations" against you and threaten that federal agents will come to arrest you within two hours. Others, like "Kathy Jones," will threaten to contact your HR or payroll department about a pending complaint.
Law enforcement, including the IRS and local sheriffs, does not call to warn you about an impending arrest; they show up in person. Likewise, real process servers do not call ahead to arrange the delivery of legal papers.
"Called me trying to say that they were going to send a sheriff to my addresses LOL and now they are calling all my family members looking for me. Don’t fall for any of the things they say it’s a scam. Sheriffs office is not going to call there just going to pick you up!!!"
Scammers are calling and texting, pretending to be from the fraud department of well-known banks like Wells Fargo, USAA, Chase, and Bank of America. They will claim there are fraudulent charges on your account or that you need to "re-validate your mobile number." Their ultimate goal is to get you to click a malicious link or trick you into authorizing a Zelle payment to "reverse the fraud."
Your bank will never call or text you to ask for your password, PIN, or Zelle authorization codes. They will also never ask you to send money to yourself or anyone else to "reverse a fraudulent transaction."
"This number called my cell phone and hacked into my bank account through mobile banking. Asked me to enter a confirmation number into Zelle and I knew it was a scam. Called my bank and had all my account closed."
This scam starts with an email claiming you've been charged for an expensive item or subscription, such as "McAfee Total Secure" for $488.33, a "Norton" renewal for $497.99, or a laptop from Amazon. The email is designed to make you panic and call the phone number provided to "cancel the order" or "get a refund," at which point the scammer will try to steal your financial information or gain remote access to your computer.
This is a classic refund scam. Legitimate companies handle cancellations and disputes through their official websites, not by asking you to call a phone number in an invoice. If you call, they will try to convince you to give them your bank details to "process the refund."
"An email from 'the geek squad' of Best Buy advising my nearly $400 subscription had auto-renewed BUT if I wanted to cancel that, I could call the number listed---806-478-1123. I don't have a Geek Squad ANYTHING to auto-renew. Beware of this scam!"
You may receive a robocall or live call from someone claiming you've been pre-approved for a loan of several thousand dollars, often mentioning "Cash Advance" or a similar company. The callers, sometimes named "Nancy," will then ask you to confirm your bank account information so they can deposit the funds. This is a trick to get direct access to your bank account.
No legitimate lender or government agency will call you out of the blue to offer you money and then ask for your bank account details over the phone. This is a phishing attempt to drain your account, not add to it.
"Got a recording to call back wanted to check my bank account to put $9000.00 in my account. .never applied for loany"
Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 201 Scams and Spam Calls
No, area code 806 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in Texas, United States. Area code 806 is a general purpose code that has been in service since January 1, 1957.
Most common 806 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 806 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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