These area the top 10 area code 774 phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (774) 220-9137 | ||
| (774) 460-8398 | ||
| (774) 404-9070 | ||
| (774) 409-1471 | ||
| (774) 407-9917 | ||
| (774) 404-9881 | ||
| (774) 854-2907 | ||
| (774) 425-0178 | ||
| (774) 512-0395 | ||
| (774) 425-0326 |
Area code 774 is being used for fake warrant threats and auto warranty robocalls. Scammers try to panic you with arrest threats or annoy you into buying useless car service contracts.
Claims fraudulent activity on SSN triggered an arrest warrant, threatening legal action.
"I've been receiving so many calls from this number and they keep saying that there's fraudulent activities on my SSN and a warrant has been issued for my arrested. I called and reported this to the FTC."
Aggressively negotiates warranty price from $3800 down to $100 refusing to take no for an answer.
"4 people tried convincing my mom to pay money for a car insurance policy. First was $3800, to 800, then 200 and finally 100. My mom says she spoke to 4 different people telling her she needed this insurance that her car wasn't covered. They wouldn't take no for an answer."
Indian call centers falsely promising medical back/knee braces in exchange for Medicare details.
"This is a call center based in India. They have a client in Florida that pays them to make 100 calls a day to elderly persons saying that they have medical back/knee braces coming."
Provides fake reference numbers claiming urgent bill issues to demand payment and disconnect power.
"Claimed to have an important matter to speak to me about concerning my National Grid bill. Even left a reference number 'N115' to appear legit!"
Lies about prior chat history to demand Federal Student Aid ID for fake forgiveness programs.
"Told me that we had chatted before about reducing my student loan. That was a lie."
Six consecutive robocalls pushing timeshares and free cruises with hidden subscription fees.
"Called 6 times consecutively when I didn't answer. Finally answered it was a RECORDING FOR A VACATION SPECIALIST. WTH"
The numbering plan area of area codes 508 and 774 includes the southern parts of the regions of Worcester County and MetroWest, as well as Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and the South Coast.
Area code 774 was added to the 508 numbering plan area on May 2, 2001, forming an overlay complex. This means that area codes 508 and 774 work together in the same geographic region, and ten-digit dialing is mandatory for all calls within this area.
| Rate Center | Number of Prefixes |
|---|---|
| WORCESTER | 21 |
| BROCKTON | 8 |
| FALL RIVER | 6 |
| NEWBEDFORD | 6 |
| AUBURN | 5 |
| FRAMINGHAM | 5 |
| OSTERVILLE | 5 |
| MARLBORO | 4 |
| MIDDLEBORO | 4 |
| SAGAMORE | 4 |
| FOXBORO | 3 |
| HOLDEN | 3 |
| HYANNIS | 3 |
| NATICK | 3 |
| Other | 65 |
An overlay for the same central and southeastern Massachusetts territory as 508, the 774 area code draws from the same professional landscape. TJX Companies and UMass Memorial Health contacts are among the most frequent callers.