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Top 10 area code 866 phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (866) 771-6839 | ||
| (866) 771-6801 | ||
| (866) 771-6389 | ||
| (866) 771-5756 | ||
| (866) 398-3312 | ||
| (866) 771-6045 | ||
| (866) 386-2885 | ||
| (866) 771-5653 | ||
| (866) 771-4707 | ||
| (866) 771-6584 |
Toll-free 866 numbers are often used for student loan forgiveness scams and Social Security threats. Callers promise to erase your debt or claim your identity is suspended to steal your information.
Robocalls offering fake federal student loan forgiveness using specific reference numbers.
"Uh yes, This is Barbara Anderson. I am calling in reference to your student loans. I need to discuss your repayment options and with the new changes that are taking effect. Be sure to give me a call at 866-277-0042 with a reference number of 02025."
Threatens arrest or asset seizure within two hours over alleged drug money laundering in Texas.
"Pretending to be a social security employee. Saying that my social security number has been unlawfully used and would need to be suspended. That my personal property will be ceased within 2 hours and that I would be arrested... He says his name is Austin Baker."
Fake invoices for iPhones or Norton LifeLock requiring remote computer access to process refunds.
"Got a text saying product ID#152431 for $444.31 will be charged from my card and to call 1-866-204-9765 if I didn't authorize."
Threatens workplace document service and demands two forms of ID to force a stop order payment.
"Stated I will be served Mon., July 22 at home or work in between 3 and 5 p.m. and to call the above number before then. He stated I have been notified."
Offers fake DNA cancer screening kits or back braces to bill Medicare fraudulently.
"Asked health questions and then connected me to a doctor (?) who then told me they would be sending me a kit to take a swab for a Genetic testing... qualified me for Medicare to pay for this test."
Promises a 50% discount on existing telecom accounts if victims prepay six months using eBay gift cards.
"Hi there I'm calling you from AT&T Direct TV to let you know that your existing account is qualified for 50% off. In order to reveal the discount, timely call us back at 866-585-3132."
Area code 866 does not serve a specific geographic location. Instead, it is used for toll-free numbers throughout the North American Numbering Plan (NANP).
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