Florida's 941 area code is flooded with car warranty robocalls and Social Security scams. Fraudsters relentlessly call to sell fake extended warranties or verify your private data.
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Getting calls from 941 area code and wonder if it's a scam? You're not alone. Scammers frequently spoof Florida (North Port, Port Charlotte, Sarasota) phone numbers to trick you into answering. Here are the most common area code 941 scams based on user comments:
Many 941 residents are getting relentless robocalls claiming their vehicle's warranty is expiring. These calls often start with a pre-recorded message and try to create a false sense of urgency. Some even pretend to be from a specific manufacturer, like the "Kia car company service center," or a vague "automotive department" to sound official.
Legitimate car manufacturers or dealers will contact you via mail with official correspondence about your warranty. They will not use high-pressure robocalls from random numbers.
"I keep receiving calls from this number about a vehicle I do NOT own. They keep calling me about an extended warranty. I have asked to be placed on their DO NOT CALL list, but I keep getting calls."
This is a particularly nasty scam where callers pretend to be from the Social Security Administration or a group like "National Disability." They use fear tactics, claiming your Social Security number is under criminal investigation or that your benefits will be stopped unless you provide personal information like the last four digits of your SSN and your date of birth.
The Social Security Administration will never call you to threaten your benefits or demand immediate payment. They communicate through official, mailed letters, not through aggressive, threatening phone calls.
"My 90 year old mother was contacted and the party told her her social security number is under criminal investigation and her social security was being stopped and they needed the last four of her social security and her date of birth... She told the party no and hung up."
Scammers are calling 941 numbers posing as law firms or debt collectors, creating panic about a non-existent lawsuit or debt. They use official-sounding names like "Houston Gates" from "Hamilton Bridges" or "Heather Wilson with Davis Davis and Associates." Their goal is to pressure you into paying to settle a fake case "before 4:00 PM" or provide credit card information over the phone.
Legitimate debt collectors are required by law to provide you with a written validation notice of the debt. Real process servers do not call ahead to warn you; they simply show up to serve you papers.
"This message is for ***** ****** This is Houston Gates of Hamilton Bridges. I've made several attempts to reach you regarding a settlement... I can also get that settlement broken up into payment terms... However, there is not a lot of time. This case is still moving forward, so I need to hear from you today."
Scammers are spoofing local numbers to impersonate Sarasota and Manatee County agencies, including the Sheriff's Office and Emergency Management. These calls create alarm by issuing fake tornado alerts, amber alerts for missing children, or mandatory evacuation notices. Others are asking for donations for the "Sarasota PD and Fire to help keep kids off drugs."
While local agencies use automated alerts, they will not call you to ask for money. Official emergency alerts are broadcast through multiple channels (TV, radio, official apps) and don't come from a single, random phone number.
"Called at 10:35 pm and said there was a tornado alert in my area. There wasn't and radar is clear."
This classic scam involves a call claiming you've won a massive prize, often from Publishers Clearing House (PCH) or a "Powerball second chance drawing." Scammers will say you've won millions, like "$10.5 million or $5K/wk. for life," plus a new car. The catch is they need you to pay a fee, sometimes thousands of dollars, upfront to "process" your winnings.
Legitimate sweepstakes, including Publishers Clearing House, never require winners to pay fees or taxes upfront to claim a prize. The real PCH Prize Patrol shows up at your door unannounced; they do not call you to arrange payment.
"Fake lottery scam, telling me I won $5million PLUS $5k a week for life PLUS a Mercedes... They just need $5k to start processing my prizes."
Seniors in our community are being targeted with calls about Medicare benefits. Callers often say they are "an agent for medicare calling on a recorded line" and may ask "Can you hear me?" to get a "yes" recording. They'll then try to sell you unnecessary items like back braces, senior walk-in tubs, or diabetic supplies that they claim Medicare will pay for.
Medicare will never call you to sell you products. Your doctor must approve and prescribe any medical equipment you need. Unsolicited calls offering "free" supplies are always a scam.
"The man said he was an agent for medicare calling on a recorded line and asked if I could hear him. I knew it was fraud so I said what do you need and he hung up."
Homeowners are being bombarded with unsolicited calls and texts from people claiming to be real estate investors who want to buy their property. These callers, using names like "Kyla," "Kelly," or "Laurie," often know your name and address and will ask if you are open to an offer on your "vacant land" or home, even if it's not for sale.
While legitimate investors do purchase property, they typically use professional channels. This high-volume, unsolicited approach is often used by scammers to gather information or pressure homeowners into lowball offers.
"Received a call from the number (941) 217-7965, but didn't answer. 'Kelly' left me a voicemail claiming she's trying because she interested in a property for sale that I supposedly own in Florida...i don't own said property or even live in the state of Florida for that matter."
Scammers are sending texts and making calls claiming there's a problem with one of your major accounts. They may say Amazon charged you "$849.99 for a Dell Laptop" or that your "Apple iCloud account was hacked." The goal is to make you panic and call a fraudulent support number where they will try to steal your personal information or gain remote access to your computer.
Amazon and Apple will not call you about suspicious activity; they will notify you through their official apps or via email. They will never ask you for your password or credit card number over the phone to resolve a security issue.
"Claimed my Apple Icloud account was hacked. ... I don't have an Apple icloud account."
Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 201 Scams and Spam Calls
No, area code 941 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in Florida, United States. Area code 941 is a general purpose code that has been in service since May 28, 1995.
Most common 941 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 Florida, or have a 941 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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