239 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (239) 206-7722 | ||
| (239) 399-9770 | ||
| (239) 345-6153 | ||
| (239) 402-8963 | ||
| (239) 329-9729 | ||
| (239) 201-3331 | ||
| (239) 508-0589 | ||
| (239) 299-4581 | ||
| (239) 478-0027 | ||
| (239) 344-9682 |
The 239 area code is full of government imposter scams and threats to shut off your power. Fraudsters try to panic you into paying a fake bill to keep your electricity running.
Robocalls threatening arrest warrants in Texas to steal SSNs and identities.
"Recorded message, stated from Social Security Office, must call 239-286-7834 (Fort Myers Florida) back, or 'warrant for my arrest will be issued'. I called the # back and a man with a heavy Asian accent answered."
Fake 30-minute power shut-off warnings demanding immediate gift card payments.
"Got a call from FPL to cut off my service in 30 minutes if i don't pay. I hung up. Total Scam."
Fake $299 auto-renewal warnings demanding callbacks to steal banking info during "refunds."
"VM message was a recorded message stating computer protection subscription will be renewed with automatic payment of $200 will be collected and to call this number for refund. Dont do it!!"
Daily robocalls to sell fake car warranties based on public vehicle records.
"'Hello, Mary, my name is Rita. I'm with the Car Care Center.' Told her I was not interested; she kept talking. I hung up. Have now blocked number."
Hostile telemarketers spoofing police to demand immediate $50 credit card donations.
"Claimed to be police Dept benevolent association seeking donations for families of fallen officers. Wanted donation of 25, 35, or 50 over the phone."
Phishing calls to record voice signatures and bill fake services to Medicare.
"Said her Name was BRENDA --A medicare Advisor with the SSA...quickly said to call 1-866-200-0152 if disconnected. Was immediately disconnected...researched 866#---SSA SCAM NUMBER ....dont call or provide ANY info."
Aggressive cold-calls pushing sight-unseen cash offers to steal properties.
"Robocall from 'Kevin' a real estate investor looking to buy homes in my area. I don't have a home. I rent. This calls has come from numerous numbers that all get blocked. I have YEARS of this robocall jerk calling my phone."
Vague threats about wholesale leaks to switch credit card processors for higher fees.
"Troy Leighton called and asked for owner by name. He said the call was about wholesale conversion leak. I ask him what that is, he said she would know. I asked how would she know, and he claimed they already spoke on the number he called. I told him I am the only one that answers this number and he was a crock of sh!t! He hung up on me."
Area code 239 covers a portion of Southwestern Florida.
Stretching along Florida's southwestern Gulf Coast through Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Naples, the 239 area code reflects the region's mix of tourism and healthcare. Hertz customer relations, Lee Health appointment lines, and vacation rental property managers are frequent sources of calls.