260 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (260) 202-8656 | ||
| (260) 201-5155 | ||
| (260) 214-8022 | ||
| (260) 214-8013 | ||
| (260) 302-0891 | ||
| (260) 723-3938 | ||
| (260) 201-5154 | ||
| (260) 234-2026 | ||
| (260) 234-2042 | ||
| (260) 746-6109 |
Indiana's 260 area code is seeing frequent Social Security arrest threats and Medicare scams. Fraudsters target seniors and other residents to steal health information or money under the guise of legal trouble.
Automated threats of arrest for fraudulent SSN activity to steal identities.
"Received an automated call about fraudulent activities connected to my social security number and stated a warrant would be out for my arrest."
Aggressive demands to verify Medicare numbers to commit medical billing fraud.
"call at 2pm saying he was a senior care medicare worker checking up on me (had my name). This was not a robo call, told him I was not interested and not to call again."
Threats to serve papers at workplaces to trick victims into paying fake debts.
"Harassing, calling my family members saying they are trying to reach me to serve papers. Ugh"
Fake texts demanding AnyDesk software installation to process non-existent retail refunds.
"They say they are Amazon. They are not they are scamming people saying to download anydesk so they can get into your phone or computer. DO NOT RESPOND!"
Multiple daily vague robocalls extracting mileage info to sell third-party warranty plans.
"They said it was related to my car warranty and we're asking about the mileage. Would not give me the name of their business."
Unsolicited SMS queries from fake investors used to gather data or force predatory contracts.
"Sent texts consisting of 'Hey Thomas, it's Ellen. Do you still own 3466 Orchard Trail Dr by chance?'"
Phone numbers with area code 260 originate from the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Indiana.
Northeastern Indiana's 260 area code covers Fort Wayne and surrounding cities like Huntington and Auburn. Sweetwater Sound sales engineers, Parkview Health appointment lines, and Lincoln Financial agents are among the most common callers.