The 910 area code is being used for Social Security scams and threats of arrest. Callers claim your ID was found at a crime scene to frighten you into handing over money.
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Getting calls from 910 area code and wonder if it's a scam? You're not alone. Scammers frequently spoof North Carolina (Fayetteville, Wilmington, Jacksonville) phone numbers to trick you into answering. Here are the most common area code 910 scams based on user comments:
Residents in the 910 area code are receiving threatening robocalls claiming your Social Security Number has been compromised or used for "fraudulent activities," sometimes linked to the South Texas border. The scammer threatens that if you don't call back immediately, they will issue a warrant for your arrest and send a police officer to your home.
The Social Security Administration will never call you to threaten your benefits or tell you they'll arrest you. Government agencies like the SSA primarily communicate through official U.S. mail, not with threatening robocalls.
"call us back as there is a legal case been filed on your name call me back so that we can discuss about your legal case and take care of this matter if I don't hear from you then we will have to issue an arrest warrant against you to get you arrested so get back to me as soon as possible thank you…”
Scammers are leaving voicemails claiming a "civil matter" or "fax complaint" has been filed against you and that you are being sued. They threaten to serve you papers at your home or place of employment if you don't call back immediately to resolve a supposed debt, often from a payday loan you never took out.
Real process servers do not call ahead to warn you they are coming; they just show up. Legitimate debt collectors must provide proof of a debt in writing and cannot legally threaten to have you arrested for a civil debt.
"Voicemail stated that if I didn't call them back, they would show up at my place of employment as allowed by law, to call them back with referance# @ 9105931274."
Callers are targeting North Carolina residents with schemes about Medicare benefits. Scammers, sometimes using names like "Angela from Medicare Assist," will claim your doctor ordered "free" medical equipment like back braces or diabetic supplies. They do this to get your personal Medicare information to commit fraud.
Your doctor's office will not order medical equipment without consulting you first. Scammers want your Medicare number to bill for services and equipment you never receive, which is a form of identity theft and fraud.
"They keep calling me telling me I have a UPS package coming in a few days with medical braces ordered by my doctor through medicare, absolutely free of charge blah blah blah.... NONE of my doctors has authorized any such thing."
You may receive a robocall, sometimes with a voice claiming to be "Alexa," stating a fraudulent purchase for an expensive item like an iPhone has been charged to your Amazon account. The message says the item is being shipped to an out-of-state address like Ohio and pressures you to call a specific number to cancel the order.
Amazon will not contact you via an unsolicited robocall about suspicious purchases. Official notifications are sent via email and will always be visible within your secure account dashboard on their official website.
"Robo call computerized said to represent Amazon about a fraudulent purchase reported on my account. Checked with Amazon. No such purchase made."
You'll receive relentless robocalls about your car's "extended warranty" expiring. These callers are aggressive and will continue calling from different numbers even after you've blocked them. They often try to sell these policies even for new cars or vehicles you no longer own.
These calls are almost never from your car's manufacturer or dealer. They are from third-party sellers using public records to find car owners and sell them overpriced and often useless service contracts.
"Called about warranty on a vehicle of mine that is 11 years old. I asked to be removed from list, he asked why, and then proceeded to argue with me."
A pre-recorded message from a man who identifies himself only as "Patrick" will state he wants to "have a conversation with you about your property." The message is designed to sound like a live, personal voicemail to trick you into calling back. The callback number provided is often different from the number that called you.
Legitimate real estate professionals will identify themselves and their brokerage firm. They typically use more direct and professional methods of contact, like official mailers with specific property details, not deceptive, vague robocalls.
"Recording of a man saying he is Patrick and wants to talk with me about my property. Have been receiving the same recording for months now, even though they are trying to make it sound like it was a live voicemail it is not."
Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 201 Scams and Spam Calls
No, area code 910 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in North Carolina, United States. Area code 910 is a general purpose code that has been in service since November 14, 1993.
Most common 910 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 North Carolina, or have a 910 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 North Carolina area codes where scam and spam calls are regularly reported: