These area the top 10 area code 986 phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (986) 203-7578 | ||
| (986) 203-7921 | ||
| (986) 212-7948 | ||
| (986) 205-2790 | ||
| (986) 800-7694 | ||
| (986) 224-8796 | ||
| (986) 203-7332 | ||
| (986) 333-7559 | ||
| (986) 201-2930 | ||
| (986) 388-8447 |
The 986 area code is seeing a mix of fake auto warranty calls and high-pressure health insurance sales. Telemarketers use these numbers to push expensive and often useless policies on you.
Scammers leave angry voicemails scolding victims for ignoring fake written notices about expiring factory warranties.
"Left a voicemail about my factory warranty. Chewed me out for not answering their calls & they had sent me numerous written notices. When I called back, they hung up on me each time."
Pushy agents rudely demand to know the victim's health care needs and instantly hang up when asked to be put on a Do Not Call list.
"I chose to speak with a representative and she rudely asked me whether I was looking for family or individual care. When I told her that I was not looking for healthcare of any kind, and instead was seeking to be put on the no-call list. She immediately hung up on me."
Robocalls allege the victim is facing federal charges and identity theft, prompting them to press 1 to speak with a fake officer.
"Got a SCAM robo call from 986-800-4322...stating some sort of federal charges & identity theft. Press #1 to speak to an officer."
Unsolicited callers offer bogus student loan forgiveness programs to extract upfront fees or steal FSA credentials.
"Falsely claiming student loan 'forgiveness'."
Phone numbers with the 986 area code prefix originate from various locations throughout the entire state of Idaho.
Area code 986 was added as a second area code to the same numbering plan area as area code 208 , creating an overlay complex for all of Idaho. Area code 208 was Idaho's sole area code for seventy years, introduced in 1947. Area code 986 officially entered service on November 5, 2016. Ten-digit dialing became mandatory across Idaho on August 5, 2017.
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Added as an overlay to Idaho's single-state 208 footprint, the 986 area code serves the same Boise-area and statewide geography. Micron Technology and Albertsons corporate representatives are among the callers operating from this newer prefix alongside 208.