These area the top 10 area code 380 phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (380) 241-5230 | ||
| (380) 710-9652 | ||
| (380) 400-4209 | ||
| (380) 225-8741 | ||
| (380) 200-2438 | ||
| (380) 227-9994 | ||
| (380) 266-0900 | ||
| (380) 267-0577 | ||
| (380) 212-2898 | ||
| (380) 225-8595 |
The 380 area code is seeing scams related to the American Rescue Plan and tax debts. Callers try to trick you into paying fees to receive fake government relief funds.
Exploits the "American Rescue Plan" using fake state IDs (FF694) to con victims into tax debt compromise programs.
"Hello my name is Aaliyah Smith State number FS694 this is a notification call from our department of tax debt and financial settlement services the purpose of this call is to inform all US citizens on our state list about the new tax debt compromise program this program is part of the American rescue plan..."
Silently hijacks mobile devices or voicemails to place unauthorized outgoing calls to 380-222-3333, generating hidden fees.
"My call history shows that I placed a call to this number. I have never called 380-222-3333"
Vague, unnamed threats regarding a "motion bearing your name" stating situations will "unfold" if ignored.
"No identification, references a case that needs my urgent attention. Says if I '...disregard this message the situation will unfolds [sic] on you and you may face legal consequences...'"
Extorts a $99.00 payment from business owners under the false pretense of verifying an inactive listing.
"Call from this number asking me to verify my business for Google. In the end, they asked for 99.00 payment right away, telling me they sent to me an email in March. I opened my business in May. When I asked the info to be sent to my email address, He rung out on me."
Harasses friends and family of the target while aggressively threatening immediate court action for unverified debts.
"They called a friend of mine trying to get personal information about me when I called they threaten me with taking me to court"
Area code 380 covers all or part of four counties in central Ohio, surrounding and including Columbus.
Area code 380 is an overlay to area code 614 , covering the same geographic territory. Area code 614 was one of the original area codes assigned for Ohio in 1947, while area code 380 was introduced on February 27, 2016. Ten-digit local dialing has been required since January 30, 2016.
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An overlay for central Ohio introduced to meet Columbus's expanding demand, 380 covers the same geography as 614 across Columbus, Dublin, and Westerville. Ohio State University staff and Nationwide Insurance agents are among the most frequent callers in this region.