These area the top 10 area code 938 phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (938) 946-3380 | ||
| (938) 236-0546 | ||
| (938) 278-3663 | ||
| (938) 304-0248 | ||
| (938) 236-0859 | ||
| (938) 201-7322 | ||
| (938) 201-7308 | ||
| (938) 201-7306 | ||
| (938) 242-9396 | ||
| (938) 242-9114 |
The 938 area code is being used for fake delivery notifications and tax relief scams. Fraudsters send confusing texts to get you to click malicious links or pay for fake tax services.
Victims receive text messages containing malicious links regarding dropped-off food orders they never placed.
"I received a text from 938-888-7448 stating My order had been dropped off and to see where it was left click the link. https://drd.sh/XRSOs8KuCJAD6o9r/ I hadn't ordered anything. I did not click on the link."
Voicemails urge victims to call a toll-free number regarding "elimination options" for back income tax debt.
"Message left- 'Hey it's Barbara I'm calling you from national tax help center you can give me a call back at 866-570-4201 it's regarding your back income tax debt and I've got some great news for you... it's imperative I speak to you soon as possible...'"
Local spoofed numbers pretend to be federal agencies requesting SSN and Medicare numbers to commit tax and medical fraud.
"Tried to get my ssn and medicare #"
Texts and calls demand to speak to specific individuals regarding accounts, attempting to phish personal information or confirm active numbers.
"Received text message stating they need to speak to Dolly today about her account. There is no Dolly at my residence."
Robocalls relentlessly pitch insurance or protection plans, generating more calls every time the victim presses the opt-out key.
"I missed their call. Called it back and it was the health insurance network whatever....I have hit the #9 option to be put on their list 7 times. Each call a different number."
The 938 area code covers North and Northeast Alabama, including the Huntsville Metropolitan Area, Decatur Metropolitan Area, The Shoals, Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area, and the Anniston-Oxford Metropolitan Area.
Area code 938 is an overlay to area code 256 , meaning they serve the same geographic region. Area code 256 was created in 1998, and 938 was added in 2010. Ten-digit dialing is required in this area.
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An overlay for the same northern Alabama footprint as 256, the 938 area code was added to expand capacity across Huntsville and the surrounding region. Callers include Redstone Arsenal personnel, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center staff, and defense contractors like Northrop Grumman.