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Tucson's 520 area code is heavily used for fake legal action threats and Social Security number suspension schemes. Callers lie about court cases or frozen government accounts to panic you into paying them.
Callers identifying as "Susan Middleton" or from a "process division" claim a complaint has been filed against you and threaten to contact your HR or payroll department. They say you have been "officially notified" through a recorded message and mention a "fax order" or "complaint" without providing verifiable details. When questioned, they become aggressive or lecture you about your language, insisting you call back immediately to resolve the matter before they serve you papers at home or work. They use your fear of workplace embarrassment to pressure you into calling back and paying money you don't owe. Official process servers do not call first. They show up.
"I have a legal claim against me and I have officially been notified. Complete scam."
An automated message from a woman's voice claims your Social Security Number has been suspended due to fraudulent activity or that legal enforcement action is being filed against you. The robocall urges you to press 1 to speak with an "officer" or "agent" to avoid arrest, and some identify themselves as being from the "federal crime investigation department." The caller ID may be spoofed to display "SSI" to look official. When you press 1, they ask for your Social Security number and personal information to "verify your identity" and steal your identity. The Social Security Administration never suspends Social Security numbers. They communicate through mail, not robocalls.
"Received a call from 520-214-6515 claiming to be with Social Security and told me that their is a court order to suspend all use of my social security number and to contact them... Complete and total scam."
A recorded voice, sometimes named "Amy," states this is your "final notice" about your vehicle's expiring warranty, often referencing a car model you've never owned. These callers from companies like "Auto Warranty Services" or "Motor Vehicle Services" call multiple times daily from different numbers and hang up or become hostile when you ask to be removed from their list. They transfer you to high-pressure salespeople who try to sell overpriced or worthless service plans using your desperation to stop the calls. Real car manufacturers and dealerships don't use illegal robocalls. These are third-party scammers.
"They have been calling for years about extending your car warranty. I finally let them transfer me to a technician and I told them to stop calling me. The guy got nasty and said now we are going to keep calling you all the time and laughed."
Individuals using names like "Tyler HBuyer," "Beatrice," or "John from Webuyhouses" send texts and make calls asking if you own a specific address and wanting to make a cash offer. They contact you repeatedly from different numbers after being told no and already have your name and address. Some calls begin with recorded messages like "Hi, this is Beatrice and I may have dialed you by accident, but I'd like to buy your house." They use your property information to make lowball offers designed to pressure you into a quick sale far below market value. Legitimate investors don't harass people on the Do Not Call list.
"Hi ******. I'm Tyler and my company HBuyers is looking to acquire property in the 85*** area. **** E 2*Rd St is yours right? reply stop to end. This a second TEXT though a different number."
Scammers spoofing TEP's number (520-623-7711) call claiming your electricity bill is delinquent and your power will be shut off in 30-45 minutes. The automated message, sometimes in Spanish, pressures you to press 1 to speak with a representative and demands immediate payment via gift card, wire transfer, or mobile payment app to avoid disconnection. They use your panic about losing power to rush you into paying before you can think or verify the claim. TEP contacts customers about overdue bills through official mail, not threatening phone calls. Real utility companies don't demand gift card payments.
"Got a call from them saying they were TEP Collections and they were turning my power off in 35 minutes if I didn't resolve the bill. Total scam."
Callers claiming to be a "hearing administrator" or from a "Medicare aid office" target seniors with offers for Medicare benefits, disability qualifications, or free medical alert devices. The call starts with "This is [Name] on a recorded line, can you hear me?" and they rush to get you to say "Yes." They use your recorded "Yes" to authorize fraudulent charges or sign you up for services without your permission. If you have questions about Medicare benefits, contact Medicare directly at 1-800-MEDICARE. Real Medicare representatives don't cold-call to sell products.
"Always says really fast how he's calling for some government hearing screaming on a recorded line then he will follow CAN YOU HEAR ME? Do not answer or say yes it's intended so they can use recorded yes for other scams."
Robocalls claiming to be from Amazon or Apple alert you to fraudulent purchases like an iPhone on your account or claim your iCloud account has been breached. They call repeatedly, sometimes nine times in 15 minutes, and instruct you to press 1 to speak with "customer service" or "support." When you press 1, fake representatives ask for your account passwords, verification codes, or credit card numbers to steal your personal information and take over your accounts. Amazon and Apple notify customers about account issues through email or secure app notifications, never through incoming phone calls.
"Call claims Amazon order was placed for an iPhone. Fraud."
Area Code 520 phone numbers reported as unwanted calls to the FTC in the last 30 days.
(520) 342-0107
3 reports ·
(520) 420-1340
2 reports ·
(520) 478-7885
2 reports ·
(520) 770-4732
2 reports ·
(520) 381-7650
2 reports ·
(520) 679-1964
2 reports ·
(520) 208-2135
2 reports ·
(520) 675-1288
2 reports ·
(520) 375-3004
2 reports ·
(520) 254-6056
2 reports ·
No, 520 is a real Arizona area code covering Tucson, Casas Adobes, and the Catalina Foothills. Fraudsters target it because Tucson's large retired and senior population is a demographic that many scam operations specifically pursue.
Tucson's sizable senior community is a key reason scammers find 520 worth spoofing. Tucson Electric Power (TEP) disconnection calls that spoof TEP's real number (520-623-7711) and threaten a 35-minute shutoff deadline are a highly specific local fraud type, and fake home-buying texts from companies like "HBuyers" that already know your specific street address are repeatedly reported by Tucson residents.
Area code 520 covers Tucson and the majority of southeastern Arizona.
Area code 520 was created in 1995 from a split of area code 602 . In 2001, area code 928 was created from another split of 520. Prior to October 24, 2021, area code 520 transitioned to ten-digit dialing.
Area code 520 is a general purpose code which was placed in service on March 19, 1995.
| Rate Center | Number of Prefixes |
|---|---|
| TUCSON | 306 |
| CASAGRANDE | 36 |
| SIERRAVIST | 28 |
| NOGALES | 15 |
| BENSON | 8 |
| DOUGLAS | 5 |
| SAN MANUEL | 5 |
| WILLCOX | 5 |
| BISBEE | 3 |
| HAYDEN | 2 |
| SACATON | 2 |
| SELLS | 2 |
| SUPERIOR | 2 |
| AJO | 1 |
| Other | 15 |
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