These area the top 10 area code 714 phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (714) 656-2386 | ||
| (714) 701-8671 | ||
| (714) 475-3214 | ||
| (714) 782-3530 | ||
| (714) 430-8994 | ||
| (714) 925-0455 | ||
| (714) 701-8672 | ||
| (714) 816-0624 | ||
| (714) 701-8674 | ||
| (714) 874-2228 |
Area code 714 is being used for fake debt collection calls and Social Security suspension threats. They try to scare you with lawsuits to get you to pay debts that do not exist.
Leverages SSN digits and aggressive threats of workplace arrest over fake 15-year-old retail debts.
"This woman left me a voicemail stating this call is a final notice from credit bureau we are filing a lawsuit against you that you will be getting arrested from either your house or from your workplace...this has to be a scam because no one can just come arrest anyone for debt anymore."
Automated threats of SSN suspension linked to federal crimes, demanding local callback numbers.
"we have received against your Social Security number by the federal crime investigation department we need to talk to you as soon as possible again this call is from Social Security administration number to reach department is 714-248-7368..."
Pushes overpriced home improvement contracts and threatens physical assault if rejected.
"This number called looking for someone to sell home improvement too. Mark the guy on the phone or thats what he said his name is proceeded to threaten me and say he was coming to my house to assault me. Not just an annoying telemarketer but one that is willing to threaten bodily harm if you don't buy his stuff."
Targets users with fake urgent final attempts for loan forgiveness to charge illegal upfront fees.
"Hello this is Jennifer calling from the student loan release department I tried you a while back because you qualify for a reduction in your student loans I just wanted to try one last time to reach you...funny thing is I have NEVER had a student loan, so I know this is a SCAM"
Sends smishing texts containing victim's name and l1smc.info links to claim missing packages.
"Maria, we came across a package from March owed to you. Kindly assume ownership and schedule for delivery here: l4sve.info/o6jSk9qQlm"
Leaves vague "Are you the real deal?" voicemails targeting owners directly for high-pressure marketing pitches.
"Again my name is Kurt. Cell phone is 714-464-6097. Hope you guys are the real deal."
Records warnings about 6-month-old tax fraud investigations demanding wire transfers to Nigeria.
"This is a scam which a robo-call plays a recorded message that the IRS is investigating you for fraud, and that they have been trying to contact you for 6 months."
The 714 area code covers northern and western Orange County, except for portions of La Habra and all of Seal Beach, Los Alamitos, the far northwestern portion of Brea, and the western portions of La Palma. It also includes a portion of Los Angeles County and the Sleepy Hollow and Carbon Canyon areas of Chino Hills in San Bernardino County.
Area code 657 was introduced in 2008 as an overlay to area code 714. This means that both area codes serve the same geographic region. Ten-digit dialing is required for all calls within the 714 and 657 area codes.
| Rate Center | Number of Prefixes |
|---|---|
| ANAHEIM | 205 |
| SANTA ANA | 178 |
| HUNTITNBCH | 49 |
| ORANGE | 49 |
| WESTMINSTR | 41 |
| FULLERTON | 37 |
| GARDEN GRV | 33 |
| CYPRESS | 30 |
| PLACENTIA | 23 |
| BUENA PARK | 22 |
| BREA | 21 |
| YORBALINDA | 17 |
| SILVERADO | 8 |
| CAPITRNVLY | 1 |
| LAGUNA BCH | 1 |
Northern Orange County's original area code, 714 covers Anaheim, Santa Ana, and Huntington Beach - a region defined by entertainment, healthcare, and civic institutions. Disneyland Resort reservations, Orange County jury summons offices, and UCI Medical Center departments are frequent callers.