914 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (914) 415-5991 | ||
| (914) 292-3581 | ||
| (914) 529-5020 | ||
| (914) 998-9039 | ||
| (914) 201-2454 | ||
| (914) 998-9446 | ||
| (914) 218-2234 | ||
| (914) 933-8006 | ||
| (914) 732-2131 | ||
| (914) 276-6205 |
Westchester's 914 area code is frequently used for Social Security threats and the grandparent bail scam. Callers pretend a grandchild is in jail and needs cash immediately for bail.
Automated warnings about illegal activities and imminent suspension of SSNs and assets.
"Computer generated voice: 'because your social has been found suspicious for certain illegal activities. It is very time sensitive and urgent that I do hear back from you before we proceed further with suspension of your social and assets. My direct call back number is 914-206-4812...'"
Frantic caller claims to be a jailed grandson needing $8,000 for immediate bail.
"I got this same phone call, same number saying my grandson was in an accident and it was his fault so he needed $8,000. to bail him out. Said his name was Dennis and from India. Said his case number was 8322391."
Promises $4.8 million but requires victims to buy gift cards for upfront taxes.
"Hello this is Bill Forbes from the Reader's Digest sweepstakes. I am calling you pertaining to a cash prize of $4.8 million that you've won from our senior citizens monthly draw. For further information about your prize please contact us..."
Threatens a badly unfolding IRS lawsuit unless immediate contact is made.
"This is Jessica Watson with the IRS. Don't try to disregard this message and do return the call at 914-488-4565, if I don't hear from your retained attorney, all I can do is wish you a good luck as the situation will badly unfold on you, goodbye and take care."
Third-party energy suppliers claim services are expiring to hijack utility accounts.
"Said they were utility company. Told me that my services were expiring??? That Doesn't even make sense. And continued to call me 4 more times after."
"Final attempt" robocalls to renew auto warranties via high-pressure service contracts.
"Hi, this is Suzie calling with the vehicle service department. We are calling about your vehicles manufacturer's warranty. We sent you several notices in the mail that you have yet to extend your warranty pass the factory cut off, and this is a courtesy call to renew your warranty before we close the file."
Falsely claims Russian hackers targeted Apple devices to trick victims into granting remote access.
"Got 4 calls today from this number. They tell me that 'you apple devices have been compromised. There have been at least 30 attempts by Russian hackers to break into your devices' when I started questioning them on which devices they are talking about specifically they kept saying 'your apple devices' until they finally hung up."
The 914 area code is currently the telephone area code for Westchester County, New York. It was one of the first area codes established in October 1947, initially serving a larger area of New York state including Delaware, Dutchess, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester counties. However, on June 5, 2000, the 914 numbering plan area was reduced to exclusively serve Westchester County.
Westchester County, just north of New York City, is covered by the 914 area code, encompassing Yonkers, White Plains, and New Rochelle. Corporate headquarters like Mastercard and PepsiCo generate calls here, as do Westchester Medical Center billing departments and Regeneron pharmaceutical researchers.