Dayton area residents with 937 numbers report fake legal threats and car warranty robocalls. Scammers claim you will be sued or your car coverage is ending to get your credit card info.
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Getting calls from 937 area code and wonder if it's a scam? You're not alone. Scammers frequently spoof Ohio (Dayton, Springfield, Kettering) phone numbers to trick you into answering. Here are the most common area code 937 scams based on user comments:
Residents in the Dayton area are receiving aggressive calls from scammers pretending to be debt collectors or legal officers. They often use incorrect personal information, like a wrong first name or old address, and then become hostile, threatening to serve you at your home or work, have you arrested, or garnish your wages over a phantom payday loan from over a decade ago.
Official process servers do not call ahead to warn you; they just show up. Legitimate debt collectors must provide a written validation notice by mail after their first contact and cannot legally threaten you with arrest for a consumer debt.
"Man was EXTREMELY RUDE. Called my phone asking to speak to my husband but didn’t have his first name correct. He became a bigger jerk and yelled yes you do now let me speak with him now or we are going to proceed with serving him at (and again he didn’t even have the correct address) and we are going to his employer to have him arrested and we will be garnishing his wages."
This is one of the most frequent nuisance calls in the 937 area code. A robocall or live person claims your vehicle's warranty is about to expire and that this is your "final notice" to purchase an extended service contract. They often know the type of car you own, even if you sold it years ago, but can't tell you what company they actually work for.
These calls are not from your car's manufacturer. They are from third-party sellers using illegal robocalls and high-pressure tactics to sell expensive, and often useless, service plans. The "final notice" is a lie to create false urgency.
"For a extended car warranty. He knew what kind of car I recently purchased however couldn't tell me legit company he's calling from. I know who my warranty is through. This is a scam."
Scammers are specifically targeting Ohio residents by impersonating Dayton Power & Light (DP&L), now known as AES Ohio. They call and claim your power will be shut off in 30 minutes due to an "outstanding balance." The goal is to panic you into making an immediate payment over the phone before you can verify the claim.
Your utility company, AES Ohio, will never demand immediate payment over the phone to prevent a same-day shutoff. They are required to send multiple written notices through the mail long before service is at risk of disconnection.
"Yep, just a call from this number saying my DP&L will be disconnected in 30 minutes due to an outstanding balance on my account... ummm NOT!"
These scams prey on fears about essential benefits. You might get a robocall claiming your Social Security Number has been "used in southern Texas" and is now suspended, or a live caller named "Audrey" or "Pete" who says they're following up on a disability claim you never filed. Others will ask for your Medicare information to send you "free" medical braces.
The Social Security Administration and Medicare primarily communicate through official U.S. mail. They will never call you to threaten your benefits or demand personal information to avoid arrest.
"Says they are reporting my social security number has been used in southern texas"
This is a particularly cruel scam promising an incredible windfall. A caller, sometimes using the name "John Wilson," claims you've won millions of dollars, $5,000 a week for life, and a new F-150 from Publishers Clearing House. Before you can receive your prize, they say you must first pay for "IRS authorization" by purchasing hundreds of dollars in gift cards from a store like Walmart.
The real Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol never calls ahead to ask for money. They show up on your doorstep with a giant check completely by surprise. Legitimate sweepstakes do not require winners to pay taxes or fees upfront to receive their winnings.
"Person claiming to be John Wilson from Publishers Clearing House called saying I won $17 million, $5,000 a week, and a brand new F-150. Wanted me to get $950.25 in gift cards and give him the numbers as authorization for the IRS to release delivery."
Scammers are sending texts and making robocalls about fake, expensive orders to create panic. Reports mention alerts for a "$999" iPhone or a "Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G" that will be charged to your account. The message urges you to call a number immediately or press 1 to cancel the order, connecting you directly to a scammer who will then try to get your financial information.
This is a phishing attempt. Amazon will never ask you to provide payment or personal information over the phone for a purchase cancellation. The goal is to scare you into calling them so they can steal your account or credit card details.
"Number keeps calling me and then I get an automated message saying: 'not authorize this charge then press one to get connected to Amazon Customer support.' When you try to call the number back, it says - 'The number you are trying to call has been disconnected. Goodbye.'"
Many 937 residents are getting unwanted calls and voicemails from people offering to buy their home for cash. One frequent caller identifies himself as "Walker." These calls are often fishing attempts and are made even to people who just built or refinanced their homes and have no intention of selling.
While some legitimate investors buy property, these widespread, unsolicited calls are often from wholesalers or data miners trying to get information. They violate Do Not Call regulations and are a major nuisance for local homeowners.
"9373965260 called. Said his name was Walker and is wanting to buy houses for cash. Left this number as his call back. Left a voice mail."
Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 201 Scams and Spam Calls
No, area code 937 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in Ohio, United States. Area code 937 is a general purpose code that has been in service since September 28, 1996.
Most common 937 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 Ohio, or have a 937 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 Ohio area codes where scam and spam calls are regularly reported: