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Overlaying the 860 territory across northern and eastern Connecticut, 959 covers the same Hartford and New London region. Callers include Aetna and CVS insurance case managers, Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun marketing hosts, and Electric Boat defense shipyard staff.
959 area code numbers reported as unwanted calls to the FTC in the last 30 days.
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (959) 262-8948 | ||
| (959) 466-0716 | ||
| (959) 247-2896 | ||
| (959) 998-7687 | ||
| (959) 203-1017 | ||
| (959) 237-5628 | ||
| (959) 299-4800 | ||
| (959) 929-6974 | ||
| (959) 922-0302 | ||
| (959) 235-4631 |
The 959 area code is linked to health insurance impersonation and fake arrest warrant scams. Callers pretend to be from Aetna or the police to steal your medical ID or demand bail money.
Scammers call claiming to be from Aetna, Aetna Medicare, or Silver Script. They use fake names like "JoJo" and speak very fast with strong accents from places like India. They mention a "late payment" you don't believe you have or discuss an "exclusive higher tier membership." The Caller ID shows "Aetna Medicare" to appear legitimate. They use your personal information to access your real insurance accounts and change your coverage or billing details. Official communications arrive by mail or through secure online portals. Real insurance companies do not cold-call you for sensitive information.
"Caller ID shows 'Aetna Medicare'. Caller left a voice message. Caller had a very strong accent (maybe India?) and was difficult to understand, talked very fast, and stated he needed more information from me. Aetna has no record of the caller's phone number!"
Scammers call Connecticut residents pretending to be a "corrections officer" or "court monitor." The Caller ID shows a local town name or "law enforcement agency" to appear official. They directly threaten immediate arrest and may end the call abruptly during their threatening statement. They use fear to make you send money or reveal personal information to avoid fake arrest. Real law enforcement serves warrants in person. They do not call to warn you first.
"The call is either a woman claiming to be a corrections officer or a man claiming to be a court monitor. Both calls identify on the caller id from as town in my state."
A robocall from "Ronald," a supposed "senior loan advisor," talks about new financial options and stimulus for loan relief due to "last year's events." Other calls offer "grant money" you never applied for or a "pre-approved loan" completely out of the blue. They collect your financial information to open fraudulent accounts in your name or steal directly from your bank account. Legitimate lenders and government agencies do not use unsolicited robocalls. These offers are always scams.
"Hello this is Ronald I'm a senior loan advisor 2020 was a really tough year for everyone... call me right now and speak with me or anyone of our senior loan advisory to receive your new options are now available for you."
Callers show only "Hartford" on Caller ID with a 959 area code number. They ask for "Ryan," and when told it's the wrong number, they pivot and say "maybe you can help me." Others ask for your "credentials" so an unspecified "order" can be dropped off. The line may be silent when you answer, then disconnects. They use any information you provide to target you with more scams or steal your identity. Legitimate businesses identify themselves properly. They do not use wrong-number tricks to start sales pitches.
"Call and asks for ryan then when I say wrong number they say maybe I could help them ! Same message and person from different numbers."
Phone numbers with the 959 prefix originate from a numbering plan area that covers a significant portion of Connecticut.
All prominent cities and towns in the 959 service area are listed above.
Area code 959 operates as an overlay for area code 860 , meaning both area codes serve the same geographic region in Connecticut. Area code 860 was introduced on August 28, 1995, as a split from the original 203 area code. Area code 959 began service on August 30, 2014. As part of this overlay complex, ten-digit dialing became a requirement by November 14, 2009, for all calls within the 860/959 numbering plan area.
No, 959 is a legitimate Connecticut area code acting as an overlay for the northern and western parts of the state, including Hartford. Con artists broadcast this local caller ID to slip past the natural defenses of residents who might otherwise ignore an out of state dial.
Because Hartford is a major insurance hub, scammers frequently weaponize this prefix to launch sophisticated healthcare phishing attacks. Residents report fast talking imposters named "JoJo" pretending to be from Aetna Medicare pushing fake exclusive memberships, alongside a fake senior loan advisor named "Ronald" promising nonexistent stimulus relief funds.
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