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Top 10 area code 833 phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (833) 652-4153 | ||
| (833) 662-5741 | ||
| (833) 684-5548 | ||
| (833) 684-5586 | ||
| (833) 662-5762 | ||
| (833) 711-3940 | ||
| (833) 662-5847 | ||
| (833) 662-5820 | ||
| (833) 662-5788 | ||
| (833) 662-5854 |
Scammers use toll-free 833 numbers to pose as judges or claim expensive Amazon charges are on your account. They want you to call back in a panic so they can steal your credit card details.
Threatens grand jury appearance for federal criminal offenses due to suspicious SSN trails.
"This will be an intentional second attempt to avoid initial appearance before a Magistrate Judge or a grand jury for a federal criminal offense. This is the final attempt to reach you."
Sends fake $500-$2189 TV/iPhone charge texts to harvest cards or install remote access software.
"Your card was charged a purchase for a $2189.00 for Sony 75 inch LED Smart HD TV order id RDG0422KNG at Amazon... PLEASE CONTACT US... if YOU NOT."
Threatens workplace delivery requiring two forms of ID and supervisor witness signatures to extort money.
"This is a final courtesy call from Global Mediation Group. We have now been forced to report that you have been uncooperative... we will unfortunately be left with no recourse other than to report your noncompliance in this issue to our client."
Sends pink warning postcards about closed files to sell overpriced warranties using VINs.
"Me: 'I've never owned a motor vehicle.' These clowns: … … 'We include one.'"
Claims $299-$499 auto-renewals to force users to install Supremo Control/AnyDesk for fake refunds.
"Robocall telling me that my 'plan will be auto-renewed as per the subscription and account will be debited $499 to continue with the service...' to cancel must call number."
Claims Cares Act relief is expiring, demanding FSA IDs to steal student loan refunds and redirect payments.
"Hi its Julie Baker... I'm calling again because the government offer forbearance expires soon... If we can't enroll you in a program you'll have to start paying off your student [loans]."
Area code 833, as a toll-free number, does not have a specific geographic location. It can be used from anywhere within the North American Numbering Plan.
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