The 934 area code is used for aggressive auto insurance sales and fake debt collection calls. Telemarketers and scammers harass you to buy policies or pay debts you do not owe.
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Getting calls from 934 area code and wonder if it's a scam? You're not alone. Scammers frequently spoof New York (Brentwood, West Babylon, Coram) phone numbers to trick you into answering. Here are the most common area code 934 scams based on user comments:
People in our area are getting hammered with calls about car insurance, sometimes from a person asking for "Emily." These telemarketers are extremely persistent, calling dozens of times in a row and ignoring requests to be put on a do-not-call list, even when you tell them you don't own a car.
Legitimate insurance providers do not harass potential customers by calling 30 times in a row. These aggressive tactics are a sign of a high-pressure sales operation or a data-gathering scam, not a reputable company following telemarketing laws.
"Trying to peddle car insurance. Repeatedly called 20-30 times in a row"
Callers identifying themselves as "Portfolio Recovery" are contacting residents using various numbers, often from the 934-888-XXXX block. The Caller ID may even be spoofed to read "PORTFOLIORECOV" to appear legitimate. They call repeatedly, sometimes dropping the call after a few seconds if you stay silent.
While Portfolio Recovery is a real debt collection agency, scammers frequently impersonate them. A legitimate debt collector must provide you with a written validation notice within five days of first contact. Refusal to do so is a major sign of a scam.
"Caller ID came as PORTFOLIORECOV. They're back calling using various phone numbers again."
This is a robocall scam designed to panic you into acting quickly. The message falsely claims you have just authorized a large payment, specifically "$999 to Apple," and urges you to call them back to resolve the issue. The goal is to get you on the phone with a scammer who will then try to steal your financial information.
Apple will never call you to verify a purchase this way. All purchase receipts and notifications are sent via email to the address associated with your Apple ID. Unsolicited calls about account charges are always a scam.
"Calling people with the old 'You just authorized a $999 payment to Apple' scam"
Scammers are calling and claiming to be from the tech company HP. The caller falsely states they owe you a refund and their goal is to get you to provide your bank account or credit card information under the guise of processing this fake "refund."
Large companies like HP do not make unsolicited calls to issue refunds. Refunds are typically handled through the original point of purchase or via official, secure channels you initiate, not through a random phone call.
"A guy claiming to be from HP and wants to give me a refund."
A classic scam is making the rounds in the 934 area code again. You'll receive a call about an expiring or expired car warranty. The callers use urgent language to pressure you into buying an overpriced or worthless service plan. Often, they leave vague messages like "we have a message from customer service" to trick you into calling back.
Official car manufacturers or dealerships already have your information and will contact you via mail, not through unsolicited, high-pressure robocalls. These calls are from third-party sellers who often have no information about your actual vehicle or its warranty status.
"CALLED AND SAID WE HAVE A MESSAGE FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE - NOTHING ELSE"
Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 201 Scams and Spam Calls
No, area code 934 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in New York, United States. Area code 934 is a general purpose code that has been in service since July 16, 2016.
Most common 934 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 New York, or have a 934 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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