435 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (435) 220-4549 | ||
| (435) 261-3659 | ||
| (435) 289-9919 | ||
| (435) 248-2820 | ||
| (435) 850-3052 | ||
| (435) 800-3183 | ||
| (435) 740-6083 | ||
| (435) 261-9323 | ||
| (435) 518-4005 | ||
| (435) 246-5573 |
Scammers with 435 numbers often use fake legal threats and Social Security alerts. They try to frighten you with lawsuits to get you to share your personal details over the phone.
Leaves vague threats about pending complaints and case files to extort money for fake debts.
"Recording about 2 'complaints' and a phone # for a 'client' whom I must call with my 'File #' soon, because if the 'order' against me goes forward I would 'lose the right to negotiate with the client directly'."
Creates panic claiming SSN is compromised in fraudulent activity to steal PII for identity theft.
"They say 'your social security number is compromised' connect to an agent or call back at 435-990-6692."
Extracts vehicle mileage to pressure victims into buying worthless auto protection plans via phone.
"Robo call for car warranties. No person to talk with to say 'put me on do not call list'. I recently get calls 2 or 3 times a day. Blocked that number on my cell phone. But then they call from another Utah based number."
Pitches fake $5/month TV deals requiring targets to download malicious remote access streaming applications.
"I just got a call from this number on my caller ID it was showing Colorado Tech.. When I answered he was saying he was calling on behalf of Xfinity and wanted to upgrade my internet... I asked him why are you calling me from colorado tech if you are Xfinity.. and he said they were a 3rd party calling on behalf of Xfinity."
Spoofs caller ID to alert victims of $1,000+ fake purchases, stealing login data when they call to cancel.
"This number calls my 80 year old mother in law about a 1099.00 chargeto her Amazon account. She has no such account."
Uses fake policy urgency to extract SSNs and FSA IDs for bogus student loan forgiveness programs.
"Yeah hi this is Cynthia more I'm calling in reference to your federal student loan um I need to discuss your repayment options... if you could please be sure to give me a call back my number is 866-348-6446 and um... give your reference number."
Phone numbers with the 435 area code originate from most of the state of Utah, specifically the regions outside of the Wasatch Front, which includes the Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Provo metropolitan areas. This area code was created in 1997 in a split of area code 801 , when the 801 numbering plan area was geographically reduced. Additionally, the area code is also used for the Colorado City, AZ school district.
Covering everything in Utah outside the Wasatch Front, the 435 area code serves St. George, Logan, and Moab. National Park Service rangers, ski resort booking agents, and vacation rental property management companies call regularly from this code.