These area the top 10 area code 915 phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (915) 745-7215 | ||
| (915) 989-8739 | ||
| (915) 200-4921 | ||
| (915) 213-4815 | ||
| (915) 900-5853 | ||
| (915) 900-4985 | ||
| (915) 779-8825 | ||
| (915) 834-5200 | ||
| (915) 258-6130 | ||
| (915) 845-9076 |
The 915 area code is linked to DEA impersonation calls and fake HR complaints. Scammers claim you are under investigation for drug crimes or workplace issues to steal your money.
Threatens federal charges over an abandoned drug rental car and demands gift cards to clear names.
"This man first states that he is speaking on behalf of the Social Security Administration, Treasury Department, Homeland Security and the DEA. He will try to befriend you by stating that he is going to help you because your social security number and name was used for renting a car in Texas. The rental car was abandoned and the police found blood residue and $223,000.00 in cash in this car."
Vague robocall threatening to contact employer payroll departments over unstated complaints.
"Hello my name is Lisa _?_?_?_?_ you were not available today and this message is in regards to the complaint notice to your attention please give me a contact 833-781-5757... I'm required to direct further a chance to your HR or payroll department on file…"
Poses as law enforcement demanding bank withdrawals for government vouchers to clear warrants.
"Grandmother received a phone call from this number. They pretended to be a local sheriff, claimed my grandmother had a warrant out for arrest, and demanded she go and empty her bank account and buy government vouchers to leave for them."
Aggressive collectors threatening legal action for unverified debts up to 15 times a day.
"Portfolio Recovery Services - debt collectors - trying to collect a debt that I don't have - calling for various persons - calling from various numbers - they won't stop, no matter how often you tell them not to call anymore - FTC complaint has not helped either."
Phone numbers with the 915 area code prefix originate from the far west portion of Texas. This area code, originally established in October 1947, was reconfigured over time through various splits. In 2003, the western portion of the original numbering plan area retained area code 915. It is the only area code in Texas that is predominantly located in the Mountain Time Zone.
| Rate Center | Number of Prefixes |
|---|---|
| EL PASO | 243 |
| CLINT | 9 |
| CANUTILLO | 6 |
| VINTON | 4 |
| FABENS | 3 |
| FT HANCOCK | 2 |
| SIERRABLNC | 2 |
| DELL CITY | 1 |
| DESERT HVN | 1 |
| GUAD PEAK | 1 |
Reaching across extreme western Texas, the 915 area code encompasses El Paso and Socorro near the U.S.–Mexico border. Customs brokers, Fort Bliss officials, and agents from El Paso's large bilingual call center industry are frequent callers.