These area the top 10 area code 252 phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (252) 571-4182 | ||
| (252) 272-8055 | ||
| (252) 256-2371 | ||
| (252) 607-5372 | ||
| (252) 546-3489 | ||
| (252) 516-5439 | ||
| (252) 866-6157 | ||
| (252) 440-4366 | ||
| (252) 986-8820 | ||
| (252) 248-7021 |
North Carolina's 252 area code is seeing many Social Security arrest threats and vehicle warranty calls. Fraudsters try to intimidate you with legal action or sell you worthless service contracts.
Robocalls threatening courthouse downloads and arrest for money laundering to steal SSNs.
"This message carefully this message is to inform you that SSA and legal enforcement agency is filing a legal words against your name and your Social Security number for fraudulent activity and arrest warrant has also been issued on your name for money laundering..."
Aggressive threats to "pick up the car" to sell overpriced warranty plans.
"A lady named Staci demanded to speak to my husband after she identified herself as Mazda Underwriters...When I continued to ask questions about what the call was about she said, well, we'll just come pick up the car then. We have no loans through a Mazda Underwriter."
Offering free cancer screening kits to fraudulently bill Medicare for unneeded equipment.
"I just got a call with a foreign speaking female asking if I would like a free cancer screening kit sent to my home--said she works in a lab and they are working with Medicare--then asked if I wanted to speak to a specialist-and I told her I'm sure this is a scam-and hung up."
Hostile demands for immediate donations via credit card to pocket charitable funds.
"THEY PRETENDED TO BE THE FIREFIGHTER SUPPORTER LINE ASKING ME FOR MONEY. THEY REFUSED TO GIVE ME THE TAX ID NUMBER AND HUNG UP."
Threats of filing charges in 24 hours to extort immediate payment for non-existent debts.
"Called left message about complaint filed against me, called back identified self as National Mediation. Asked to identify themselves, they hung up on me. They did ask for my case #. Scam"
Fishing for printer models to push overpriced toner or fake Google Business fees.
"Asked for our Ricoh printer model to send updated manual. Said there was no charge. Said the contact info was provided by Ricoh. Sounded official but when I called back to the number, auto message said call can not be completed as dial. SCAMMERS"
Demands for a $990 tax/delivery fee upfront to claim a fake $5.5 million and Mercedes.
"I received a call from 252-256-9272 indicating that I would receive $5.5 M from PCH. They wanted me to send $990 to receive the money."
The 252 area code covers the northeastern portion of North Carolina.
| Rate Center | Number of Prefixes |
|---|---|
| GREENVILLE | 47 |
| ROCKYMOUNT | 36 |
| NEW BERN | 25 |
| WILSON | 25 |
| KINSTON | 19 |
| HENDERSON | 18 |
| MOREHEADCY | 18 |
| ELIZABTHCY | 13 |
| ROANOKERPD | 12 |
| WASHINGTON | 12 |
| KLDEVILHLS | 8 |
| WILLIAMSTN | 8 |
| COINJOCK | 7 |
| AHOSKIE | 4 |
| Other | 120 |
Northeastern North Carolina - Greenville, New Bern, and Rocky Mount - is served by the 252 area code, a region where military, healthcare, and coastal tourism intersect. ECU Health appointment lines, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point administration, and Outer Banks vacation rental agents are frequent callers.