The 952 area code is heavily targeted by car warranty robocalls and Medicare imposters. Scammers try to confuse seniors into giving up their health insurance numbers or credit card details.
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Getting calls from 952 area code and wonder if it's a scam? You're not alone. Scammers frequently spoof Minnesota (Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Burnsville) phone numbers to trick you into answering. Here are the most common area code 952 scams based on user comments:
Residents in the 952 area are being flooded with robocalls about expiring car warranties. These calls, often claiming to be from "National Dealer Services" or "Auto Warranty Services," use computerized voices like "Amy from the Dealer" and may even know your name and the year of your car. Scammers will tell you it's your "final courtesy call" before they close your account, but they just keep calling from new numbers.
Your car's manufacturer will not contact you via unsolicited robocalls to sell an extended warranty. These are third-party telemarketers using high-pressure tactics to sell often worthless or overpriced service plans.
"Got a call pretending to be 'extended warranty' for my car. Knew exact name and year. When I pretended to 'not know how many miles I had on my car', and before I was going to tell her to 'remove my number', she rudely told me she 'hopes my car breaks down' then hung up on me."
Scammers are calling Minnesota residents pretending to be from UnitedHealth or Medicare. A robocall from "Nancy you're patient advocate" offers "top of the line braces" as a "final notice" before Medicare labels you ineligible. Others claim to have important prescription information and ask you to verify your Date of Birth to steal your personal information.
Medicare and legitimate insurance companies like UnitedHealth will not call you to sell medical braces or ask for your personal information to "confirm" prescription details. This is a common tactic to commit identity theft or insurance fraud.
"'Hi This is Nancy you're patient advocate working closely with Medicare this is an urgent message...regarding your eligibility for top of the line braces to alleviate your pain and increase mobility This is your final notice if you do not act soon Medicare will label you unavailable for coverage...'"
These are serious scams where callers pretend to be from the Social Security Administration, the IRS, or even the FBI. They leave voicemails stating there has been "fraudulent activity with your SSN" and threaten to suspend your number. Other messages warn that ignoring the call could lead to a "federal offense in front of a grand jury" or that they are an "FBI looking to serve a summons."
The FBI, IRS, and Social Security Administration do not call people to threaten them, demand money, or serve a summons. Official communication almost always comes via U.S. Mail, and they will never suspend your SSN.
"Left a voicemail on 12/16/19 stating there was fraudulent activity with my SSN and that they were going to suspend my number."
Scammers are leaving automated messages claiming a "complaint notice" has been filed against you. Using names like "Beverly Williams," the recording states you must call back immediately to update your address or they will contact your HR or payroll department. Others mention a "pending civil suit" and provide a fake case number to seem legitimate.
Legitimate process servers do not call ahead to warn you about a lawsuit; they deliver legal documents in person. A real debt collector must provide you with information in writing and cannot legally threaten to discuss your debt with your employer.
"'Hello my name is Beverly Williams. You are not available today and this message is in regards to a complaint notice to your attention. Please immediately contact 844-790-9195 to update your address or contact information...' After third attempt we will contact HR or payroll on file."
Minnesotans are reporting extremely rude and high-pressure sales calls from companies identifying as "Budget Exteriors" and "R and N Roofing." Callers are described as demanding and become hostile or hang up when questioned. One caller from R and N Roofing even called a business back to "chew me out" after the employee hung up on their sales pitch.
Reputable local businesses do not rely on harassing, rude, and aggressive cold calls to get customers. These tactics are a major red flag about the company's professionalism and the quality of their work.
"Called my business asking if we were having our roof looked at, told her nope already done and sid ty and hung up. Called back to chew me out. Not a company I would recommend ever. its R and N Roofing."
This is a tricky tactic where the first thing a caller says is "Can you hear me ok?" or a similar question. Callers, sometimes identifying as "Sam" or talking about social security disability, are trying to get you to say the word "Yes." They record your response and can potentially use it as a voice signature to authorize fraudulent charges.
No legitimate organization will use a simple "yes" from an unsolicited call to authorize a charge or agreement. This is purely a tactic used by scammers to trick you.
"Claims to be 'Sam' calling about a federal tax issue. Asks 'Can you hear me ok?' to prompt the listener to say 'yes'."
Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 201 Scams and Spam Calls
No, area code 952 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in Minnesota, United States. Area code 952 is a general purpose code that has been in service since February 27, 2000.
Most common 952 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 Minnesota, or have a 952 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 Minnesota area codes where scam and spam calls are regularly reported: