These area the top 10 area code 541 phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (541) 919-8562 | ||
| (541) 523-6854 | ||
| (541) 373-2419 | ||
| (541) 838-6308 | ||
| (541) 488-5599 | ||
| (541) 255-2095 | ||
| (541) 406-3525 | ||
| (541) 362-9307 | ||
| (541) 362-9312 | ||
| (541) 526-9998 |
Eugene's 541 area code is seeing many phony legal action threats and vehicle warranty calls. Fraudsters lie about court dates or car repairs to pressure you into making a payment over the phone.
Threatens immediate wage garnishment and workplace visits over fake "Abd456988" claim numbers.
"I was wondering about this call as I keep getting called from this at least once or twice a day!! Finally today, left a vm, with the name of Rachel Collins. stating they will no longer be calling me by phone (HALLELUJAH!) and will be contacting my employer and sending forms to have my wages garnished."
Screaming callers demand you renew expired warranties on vehicles you no longer own.
"This son of a bitch called me at while I was at work about 5 times in one day before 3pm... He said he was calling about my 2012 gmc terrain... And that my warranty was expired and I had to renew it... I told him I couldn't talk because I was at work and he says 'well then get off the phone!!!'"
Claims SSN has been deactivated or compromised by a scam, threatening arrest to steal identity details.
"My answering machine took the call. Caller stated my S.S. number had been scammed and wanted me to return their all. (I did not do so)"
Threatens property liens and arrest warrants for outstanding tax issues unless immediate gift card payment is made.
"SCAM --- IRS Arrest Warrant to be issued if no return call..."
Automated calls flag fake $999 iPhone orders, asking you to press 1 to "not authorize" and steal login credentials.
"Got a call stating that is was Amazon and that on order for an iPhone 12 will be charges to my account press 1 to not authorize or 2 to confirm authorize."
Sends a Google Voice code and asks you to read it back to "verify you are real," hijacking your number for scams.
"I received a text message from 541-305-9633 about an ad I posted on Craigslist. Sent me a code from Google verify then said my number wasn't verified and asked for my other family phone #s."
The 541 area code covers most of Oregon, specifically excluding the northwestern corner. It also includes the coastal region from Lincoln County to the California border.
Area code 458 was added to the same service area as 541 on February 10, 2010 to form an overlay. This requires ten-digit dialing in the 541/458 area.
| Rate Center | Number of Prefixes |
|---|---|
| EUGENE | 87 |
| MEDFORD | 45 |
| BEND | 44 |
| CORVALLIS | 27 |
| ALBANY | 22 |
| ROSEBURG | 22 |
| GRANTSPASS | 18 |
| KLAMATHFLS | 18 |
| COOS BAY | 14 |
| THE DALLES | 14 |
| HERMISTON | 11 |
| PENDLETON | 11 |
| HOOD RIVER | 10 |
| REDMOND | 9 |
| Other | 256 |
Eastern and southern Oregon, stretching from Eugene to Medford and Bend, are served by the 541 area code. University of Oregon alumni relations, Asante Health appointment schedulers, and forestry and timber logistics operations are frequent callers.