The 659 area code serves the western and central parts of Alabama, including the cities of Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. Look up any phone number starting with 659 area code. Results may include:
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Alabama's 659 area code is seeing fake medical debt collectors and police charity scams. Callers demand payment for bills you do not owe or ask for donations that never reach real officers.
Callers claiming to be from debt collection agencies like "Financial Recovery & Collections" or "Consumers Collections" target Alabama residents with fake medical debt claims. They use names like "Wyatt Thompson" or "Adrian Jones" and claim you owe between $400 and $500 for lab work from 2018 or 2019 allegedly done by "US Diagnostics Laboratory." They demand immediate payment by debit or credit card, offer a discount if you pay within 24 hours, and threaten to ruin your credit score if you refuse. When asked for written proof, they refuse and incorrectly cite "HIPAA" as the reason they cannot mail or email documentation. They use your desperation to avoid credit damage to collect payment on debts that never existed. Real debt collectors must provide written validation notices when requested by law.
"Got a call from 659-300-2033 telling me I owed $453 for lab work done over 3 years ago that was bogus. I asked for a copy of the bill and he said he couldn't give it to me. I told him no paperwork, no money. He said he'd report me to 3 credit bureaus and hung up."
Callers using Alabama 659 numbers ask for donations to support police departments in other states like California. They ask you to commit to a donation amount over the phone instead of directing you to an official website. They use your sympathy for law enforcement to funnel money to telemarketing companies instead of actual police officers. The vast majority of money raised goes to the telemarketers, not the officers they claim to support. Real police departments do not use out-of-state call centers for fundraising.
"I just received a call from this number requesting for a donation for the local police department. I am in California. The call is coming from Alabama. Would an organization in Alabama make calls for a donation for an out-of-state organization?"
Callers claiming to be from "google maps business" target local businesses about their listing. They insist you get on your computer while they are on the line and may transfer you to a "boarding agent" to pressure you further. They use your computer access to sell unnecessary services for your free Google Business Profile or gain remote access to your system. Google does not make unsolicited calls to update business profiles. These services are completely free.
"Call says they are with google maps business. They supposedly switch you to a boarding agent to help with your listing. Say they are not selling anything. Want you to get on your computer when talking to you. I am sure just another scam."
Numbers in the 659 area code are being used for bizarre and offensive political prank calls with no clear purpose other than harassment. The caller delivers strange messages like asking if "biden sniffed my hair too." These calls are designed purely to provoke a reaction and annoy you. Engaging with them leads to more harassment calls.
"Keeps calling wanting to know if biden sniffed my hair too .. WTF .."
Area Code 659 phone numbers reported as unwanted calls to the FTC in the last 30 days.
(659) 220-3326
5 reports ·
(659) 232-3155
3 reports ·
(659) 699-2212
2 reports ·
(659) 226-6322
2 reports ·
(659) 902-0864
2 reports ·
(659) 209-0017
2 reports ·
(659) 356-9969
1 report ·
(659) 201-8178
1 report ·
(659) 210-8270
1 report ·
(659) 280-8905
1 report ·
No, 659 is a legitimate area code serving central Alabama, including the Birmingham and Tuscaloosa metropolitan areas. As an overlay for the 205 prefix, it covers a wide regional footprint, which scammers use to appear as though they are calling from a local Alabama business or government office.
Because this code covers the same territory as 205, it is a frequent source of Alabama Power utility scams that threaten residents with immediate disconnection. Fraudulent calls also target the local student population in Tuscaloosa with fake debt relief offers that mention specific federal grant programs or student loan forgiveness. You might also hear from "Megan" or other automated voices regarding a social security suspension linked to fraudulent activity in a different state.
Phone numbers with the 659 area code prefix originate from the western and central parts of the U.S. state of Alabama.
Area code 659 operates as an overlay for the 205 numbering plan area. This means that both area codes, 205 (originally created in 1947) and 659 (added in October 2019), serve the same geographic region in western and central Alabama. Due to this overlay, ten-digit dialing is mandated for all calls within this service area.
Area code 659 is a general purpose code which was placed in service on November 12, 2019.
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