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877 area code numbers reported as unwanted calls to the FTC in the last 30 days.
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (877) 578-1953 | ||
| (877) 578-1811 | ||
| (877) 961-0995 | ||
| (877) 556-9255 | ||
| (877) 578-1849 | ||
| (877) 961-1177 | ||
| (877) 578-3441 | ||
| (877) 578-3768 | ||
| (877) 961-0390 | ||
| (877) 578-1698 |
Toll-free 877 numbers are often used for fake process server threats and tech support schemes. Callers lie about court papers or claim your computer license is expired to steal your funds.
Callers claiming to be "Process Service Dispatch" or "Independent Couriers" threaten to serve legal documents at your home or workplace within "24 to 48 hours." They use aliases like "Ryan Davis," "Lisa Sanchez," and "Paul Anderson" and claim to represent firms like "Oberman Law" or "National Document Agency." They demand you have "two forms of identification" ready and reference vague "complaint files" or "case numbers" without naming the creditor. They often insist a supervisor or HR representative must witness the service to humiliate you into paying. They use your fear and shame to extract money for fake legal problems. Real process servers do not call ahead. They show up.
"Hi this is Ryan Davis just giving you a final call looks like as of today you decided to waive your rights in resolving this matter on a voluntary basis you will be notified of further actions pending our final review. Any questions once again 877-377-5320. Again you will be notified of further actions. Thank you and good luck."
Scammers claiming to be from Microsoft, "Iyogi," or "Geek Squad" call saying your computer security subscription is auto-renewing for $299.99, $399.99, or $499. They claim your "Windows license key has expired" and demand you call back to cancel the charge or visit websites like www.1234computer.com. When you call, they request remote access to your computer to "process the refund." They use your computer access to steal banking information or install malware. Microsoft and major software companies never make unsolicited calls about renewals. They do not process refunds through remote computer access.
"Thank you for Auto-Renewal of your computer Subscription. A Deduction of $359 From your account. To cancel or refund please call on 877-310-1187"
Robocallers spoofing government numbers claim your Social Security number has been "suspended" or "blocked" due to suspicious activity involving drug trafficking or money laundering in Texas. They threaten an "initial appearance before a magistrate judge" or a "grand jury" if you do not press 1 to speak to a federal agent immediately. They mention "legal enforcement actions" and "arrest warrants." They use your Social Security number and personal details to steal your identity or drain your accounts. Social Security numbers cannot be suspended or blocked. The SSA communicates only by mail.
"This is an enforcement action executed by the US hire authorities stating your... number going to be block intending your serious attention ignoring this will be an intentional second attempt to avoid initial appearance before a magistrate judge or a grand jury for a federal criminal offense."
Scammers send emails and make calls confirming expensive orders for items like "Dell TVs," "Samsung 55-Inch TVs," or "iPhone 11 Gold" that you never placed. Multiple reports show fraudulent shipping addresses to "Ronn Anderson" in Wilmington, Delaware. They direct you to call a specific 877 number to "dispute" or "cancel" the order. They use the call to steal your Amazon login credentials or banking information to make real unauthorized purchases. Real Amazon orders appear in your account history. If it is not there, it does not exist.
"I also got an email from Amazon showing an order to Ronn Anderson in Wilmington, Delaware for a Dell TV for $1,099. Checked Amazon account and no order in my history. This phone # is listed on the email as Amazon customer service."
Callers posing as PEPCO, Duke Energy, National Grid, and Pacific Power threaten to shut off your power within 30 to 45 minutes. They claim "service disconnect notes" have been generated for your address and demand payment via prepaid cards or by calling specific 800/877 numbers. They use your fear of losing electricity to pressure you into immediate payment for fake past-due bills. Utilities must provide written notice before disconnection. They never demand prepaid card payments to keep the lights on.
"This is an automatic message from Duke Energy your electric service as a best connection note is scheduled for today due to lack of payment... if you are services already disconnected this will generate reconnection fee."
"Research Companies" conducting political surveys call multiple times daily using sequential numbers ending in patterns like 1502, 5224, and 3851 to bypass blocks. They open with "We are a Research Company that conducts in Political Surveys" and claim "We are not selling anything" while conducting "opinion surveys in your area." They use your responses to build detailed profiles for identity theft or sell your verified phone number to other scammers. The excessive frequency and number rotation reveals a robocall operation, not legitimate research. Real pollsters respect removal requests.
"We are a Research Company that conducts in Political Surveys. We are not selling anything; We are only trying to get people's opinions which are very important to us."
The 877 area code is a non-geographic telephone number. Unlike traditional area codes that correspond to specific cities, regions, or states, 877 numbers are toll-free and can be routed to a physical destination anywhere within the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). Calls made to 877 numbers are charged to the receiving party, not the caller (from landlines, mobile airtime charges may apply).
Area code 877 is one of several prefixes designated for toll-free telephone numbers within the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). These toll-free numbers are non-geographic, allowing businesses and organizations to receive calls from anywhere within the NANP without charging the caller (from landlines). Other toll-free area codes in the NANP include 800 , 833 , 844 , 855 , 866 , and 888 . Area code 800 was introduced as the first automated toll-free service in 1966 (U.S. intrastate) and 1967 (interstate). Additionally, area codes 822 , 880 through 887 , and 889 are reserved for future toll-free use. All these toll-free codes operate under the same system where calls are charged to the receiving party, and are accessible from any telephone in the NANP, though owners may apply restrictions.
No, 877 is a completely legitimate toll-free area code used by businesses and customer service centers nationwide. Telephone criminals specifically spoof toll-free prefixes because consumers readily trust them for banking alerts and official communications.
Fraudsters lean on this toll-free code to execute aggressive legal shakedowns and utility threats. Deceptive couriers like Ryan Davis frequently threaten to serve sealed documents from Oberman Law at your workplace. Another massive operation involves fake PEPCO or National Grid agents demanding immediate payment to halt a nonexistent power disconnection within forty-five minutes.
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