These area the top 10 area code 228 phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (228) 348-1994 | ||
| (228) 262-9197 | ||
| (228) 333-3495 | ||
| (228) 283-8996 | ||
| (228) 338-9844 | ||
| (228) 283-6033 | ||
| (228) 231-6298 | ||
| (228) 338-8866 | ||
| (228) 207-2489 | ||
| (228) 203-7079 |
The 228 area code is frequently used for Social Security suspension threats and car warranty robocalls. Fraudsters try to scare you into believing your identity is at risk or that your vehicle coverage is expiring.
Voicemails threatening to legally block SSNs and driver's licenses to extort personal data.
"received voicemail from this number stating there was a complaint under my SSN and drivers license number, that they received a legal complaint to block my SSN immediately, so before they go ahead legally blocking my SSN to kindly call them back at 228-335-4560"
Transfers from accented callers to English speakers promising $1,000 car maintenance to sell fake warranties.
"Car warranty scam. Initial call is from a live agent speaking American English with an accent, but after faking interest I was transferred to another agent who seemed to be a native US English speaker. After letting her go through her spiel for a while, I asked for a number to call her back. She immediately disconnected."
Computerized voicemails threatening lawsuits by the "end of business day" to collect fake debts.
"Call from 228-207-0769 saying to contact Karen Miller before the end of business day or matters will be taken or something like that!"
Texts citing "recent legal adjustments" to charge upfront fees for fake loan forgiveness.
"I got a call from them about my being eligible for student loan forgiveness. I never signed up for any program like that so those a-holes were just trying to commit fraud and take my money and/or social security number."
Fake SMS alerts regarding unverified packages or iPhone returns to steal account logins.
"Automated call about fraudulent charges, advised to call Amazon Security at 228-865-7277."
Relentless 4:00 AM 20x daily dead-air calls to harvest active phone numbers.
"This number has called my phone 22times in the last 24 hours. It's harassment"
The 228 area code covers the Gulf Coast region located in the southeastern tip of Mississippi.
Area code 228 was created in 1997, when the numbering plan area was split from area code 601 . Area code 601 was further reduced in size when area code 662 was created in 1999.
| Rate Center | Number of Prefixes |
|---|---|
| GULFPORT | 42 |
| BILOXI | 38 |
| PASCAGOULA | 21 |
| OCEAN SPG | 13 |
| BAYSTLOUIS | 12 |
| PASSCHRSTN | 8 |
| MOSS POINT | 3 |
| HURLEY | 1 |
| PEARLINGTN | 1 |
| TANNERWLMS | 1 |
| VANCLEAVE | 1 |
Mississippi's Gulf Coast - Gulfport, Biloxi, and Pascagoula - is served by the 228 area code, a region shaped by military, maritime industry, and gaming. Keesler AFB personnel, Ingalls Shipbuilding recruiters, and Biloxi casino VIP marketing teams are among the most frequent callers.