These area the top 10 area code 614 phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (614) 962-8019 | ||
| (614) 534-2521 | ||
| (614) 729-9037 | ||
| (614) 356-7428 | ||
| (614) 758-2309 | ||
| (614) 528-4697 | ||
| (614) 459-3195 | ||
| (614) 679-2869 | ||
| (614) 758-2315 | ||
| (614) 502-4332 |
The 614 area code is currently dealing with aggressive utility bill scams and unsolicited real estate offers. Callers threaten to cut off your power or harass you to sell your home for cash.
Scammers threaten 30-minute power shutoffs or offer fake rebates to illegally switch energy suppliers.
"She said Dominion was going to give me a 'rebate', and 'I know you don't read the front of your gas bill'. I hung up, she called back THREE times. Finally my husband cursed at her and she yelled at HIM. Crazy!"
Predatory wholesalers utilize relentless robocalls and texts to solicit cash buyouts below market value.
"Hello. My name is Morgan. I am reaching out to you because I have recently purchased a property in your area and if you're interested in selling I would love make you a cash offer as soon as possible... I can make you an all-cash offer in about ten minutes or less."
Imposters pose as compliance officers threatening arrest or document service to collect phantom debts.
"I received a call today from 614-362-8853. The woman today saying she was calling from some legal service and she knew my social security number... she was calling to see if I was home so they can serve me. I told her she was lying and hung up. She called right back..."
Aggressive collections agents spoof local numbers to harass victims up to 15 times daily for SSNs.
"Comenity bank. They also use a kansas number. I am getting up to 7 calls a day. I am 7 days late on a payment and the calls started at 3 days late. I am just waiting till payday... They harass the crap out of you."
Robocalls warn of $499 auto-renewals to steal credit cards or install ransomware via remote desktop.
"Hello this call is from PC Tech Support your antivirus and support subscription with our company will auto renew today. So your account will be charged for dollar 299. So if you want to continue or cancel the subscription call us..."
Accented robocallers threaten to suspend SSNs due to suspicious behavior to access benefit accounts.
"Recorded voice with Indian accent claiming call from the Social Security Administration. Further claimed my account / Social security number locked because of suspicious behavior."
Weekend callers request users disable caller ID blocks to intercept unemployment compensation benefits.
"Got a voice mail message from 614/728-7025. A man named Jacob said he is from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services calling to assist me with my unemployment compensation and that I should call them back within 20 minutes and that I should deisable any caller ID blocking features."
Area code 614 serves all of Franklin County and portions of Delaware, Fairfield, and Union counties in central Ohio.
Area code 614 is overlaid by area code 380 . Area code 614 was introduced in 1947, and area code 380 was introduced on February 27, 2016. Ten-digit local dialing has been required since January 30, 2016.
| Rate Center | Number of Prefixes |
|---|---|
| COLUMBUS | 332 |
| WORTHINGTN | 43 |
| DUBLIN | 42 |
| GAHANNA | 28 |
| REYNOLDSBG | 26 |
| WESTERVL | 26 |
| HILLIARD | 20 |
| CANALWHSTR | 14 |
| NEW ALBANY | 13 |
| GROVE CITY | 12 |
| ALTON | 11 |
| GROVEPORT | 11 |
| LOCKBOURNE | 9 |
| PLAIN CITY | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
Central Ohio's primary area code, 614 covers Columbus and its suburbs including Dublin and Westerville. Calls routinely come from Ohio State University staff, Nationwide Insurance agents, Chase Bank support teams, and state government offices.