These area the top 10 area code 828 phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (828) 423-2879 | ||
| (828) 820-1216 | ||
| (828) 386-9508 | ||
| (828) 707-6217 | ||
| (828) 719-4757 | ||
| (828) 899-9982 | ||
| (828) 795-6312 | ||
| (828) 295-1652 | ||
| (828) 547-8390 | ||
| (828) 294-2713 |
Scammers use the 828 area code to make Social Security threats and push auto warranty scams. They claim your benefits are at risk or your car coverage is expired to get a payment.
Threatens federal criminal offense appearance before a grand jury unless SSN is verified over the phone.
"Prerecorded message...Claims *something something * important action executed by law enforcement to suspend my social security number on an immediate basis. Ignoring that would be an intentional second attempt to avoid initial appearance before a magistrate judge or a grand jury for a federal criminal offense."
Becomes intensely hostile and verbally abusive when victims decline vehicle warranties or ask to be removed.
"Continuous daily harrassment for a warrenty that I've already declined multiple times. A female rep got very ill with me for asking her to stop calling. I've blocked the number but they still call."
Threatens arrest over non-existent payday loans to extort payments.
"I got a call today telling me i was going to be served so then i rush to call the police dept only to find out it is a scam call."
Demands two $400 Vanilla Walmart gift cards as an insurance fee to release multi-million dollar prizes.
"call from people claming to be from publishers clearing house. had to buy 2 vanilla gigt cards a wal-mart for 400.00 a piece. total 800.00. all a scam."
Uses fake $399 Norton invoices and frozen account texts to demand Kroger gift card payments or remote access.
"Got a call from 828-372-4401 saying there was fraudulent activity on my Amazon account. Press 1 to be connected to an Amazon Customer Service Representative to resolve this matter and keep your account from being frozen."
Asks for family members by name to offer better prescriptions, hanging up immediately if challenged.
"I've received 4 calls from this #. They ask for my father by name and tell me they are from Medicare, when I tell them Medicare doesn't call their members they hang up."
Phone numbers with the 828 area code originate from the western third of the U.S. state of North Carolina, specifically comprising the Blue Ridge Mountains and most of the Foothills region.
| Rate Center | Number of Prefixes |
|---|---|
| ASHEVILLE | 63 |
| HICKORY | 45 |
| ARDEN | 23 |
| MORGANTON | 18 |
| HENDERSNVL | 15 |
| BOONE | 14 |
| LENOIR | 14 |
| SYLVA | 11 |
| WAYNESVL | 9 |
| BREVARD | 8 |
| FRANKLIN | 8 |
| RUTHEFRDTN | 8 |
| FORESTCITY | 7 |
| MARION | 7 |
| Other | 121 |
Western North Carolina - Asheville, Hickory, and Boone - is covered by the 828 area code, a region blending healthcare, hospitality, and tourism. Mission Health patient advocates, Harrah's Cherokee Casino hosts, and Biltmore tourism sales teams are frequent callers from this code.