These area the top 10 area code 279 phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (279) 322-9780 | ||
| (279) 759-9764 | ||
| (279) 246-4958 | ||
| (279) 356-8491 | ||
| (279) 221-8188 | ||
| (279) 236-7725 | ||
| (279) 699-1913 | ||
| (279) 206-6956 | ||
| (279) 667-8022 | ||
| (279) 206-2856 |
California's 279 area code is targeted by fake lawsuit threats and Social Security compromise scams. Callers want you to believe your identity is stolen so you will hand over your personal details.
Threatens grand jury and wage garnishment for fake payday loans using stolen SSNs.
"They said it was about a payday loan that was taken out when I worked for my previous employer. I never took out a payday loan! They would not let me speak and just kept getting louder and before I ended the call she said 'We will see you in court!'"
Robocalls reciting the last 4 digits of a victim's SSN to extort the full number.
"A woman called and said that there was a problem with my social security number and gave the last four digits of my number. At that point, I hung up."
SMS phishing links claiming unpaid shipment fees to steal credit card data.
"text saying shipment stopped due to insf funds top up do we can deliver rpqq7.site/x4m5vv who are these people?"
Fake critical updates used to gain remote access and install malware.
"Claims to be from Microsoft and needs to install software on your computer to update it. Sounds bad to me. Microsoft does not make personal calls when updates are available."
High-pressure sales of useless car warranties using repeated, spoofed robocalls.
"My AT&T Call Block app stopped it from coming through but they immediately called from a 'different' number... which was the bogus car warranty scam."
Ignoring DNC requests to pressure immediate donations for fake police funds.
"This number has called me several times in the last few weeks a man answers the phone and claims to be part of some police department. They have completely ignored my demands to stop calling me."
Area code 279 covers Sacramento and its surrounding suburbs.
Area code 279 is an overlay to area code 916 . Area code 916 was established in October 1947. Area code 279 began service in March 2018.
| Rate Center | Number of Prefixes |
|---|---|
| SCRM MAIN | 1 |
An overlay for the greater Sacramento area, 279 shares coverage with 916 across Sacramento, Elk Grove, and Roseville. Callers include California Franchise Tax Board agents, Sutter Health nurse lines, and legislative staff from the state capitol.