The 623 area code is dealing with aggressive real estate cold calls and American Express impersonators. Callers harass you to sell your property or pretend to be your bank to steal credit card details.
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People using names like "Steve," "Julio Osuna," "Michelle," or "Dan" call or text unsolicited cash offers for your home, claiming to be from companies like "Always Yes Properties." They lie that you previously spoke with a partner when you never have. They offer to buy your home "as is" and pay all closing costs to create false urgency. When you decline their offer, they escalate to extreme verbal abuse, obscenities, and direct threats of violence against you and your family. They use your personal information and address to find you and continue harassment. Real estate professionals do not threaten violence when you decline their services.
"His response was multiple hateful texts, threatening to come to my house and 'fuck my family to death'"
Scammers spoofing 623-492-XXXX numbers call claiming to be American Express about an "urgent matter" or "fraudulent activity" on an account you may not even have. They have personal details about your family members to appear legitimate and ask you to "verify" your full Social Security number or credit card number over the phone. When you call the number back, you get a message saying it is a "non-working American Express telephone number." They use the personal information you provide to open new accounts or access existing ones. American Express already has your information and never asks customers to provide their full card number or Social Security number during calls they initiate.
"They claim to be American Express asking for someone and trying to get in contact with them. I dont know how they got a hold of my number. They also called my brother doing the same thing a week apart."
Robocallers or live callers, sometimes with heavy accents, claim to be from the Social Security Administration and say your Social Security Number has been compromised or used for serious crimes like "drug trafficking." The caller ID may display "SSRN" or a local Phoenix number. They insist federal authorities are involved and demand you provide your name, address, or SSN immediately to resolve the fake crisis. They use any information you give them to steal your identity or access your accounts. The Social Security Administration communicates through mail and never makes threatening phone calls about suspended numbers.
"...the man insisted I give him my name and address I said you tell me what my social security number is he selling me the pharaoh authorities are involved that my number has been used for drug trafficking a very serious offense and hes there to help me out a total scam..."
You receive a recorded message from someone like "Susan Mullens" claiming "legal allegations" are being filed against you using an official-sounding but generic name like "Palmer Law Firm." The message warns that a process server will show up at your home or workplace if you don't call back immediately, mentioning vague "legal allegations" without providing any specific details. They use your callback to extract personal information or trick you into paying nonexistent debts. Real process servers do not call ahead to warn you they are coming. They show up.
"I keep getting a call from a Susan Mullens (recorded message)contacting me stating she is calling in regards to legal allegations being filed against me and a process servcer will be contacting me to serve at work or home if I do not respond."
Scammers calling themselves "Medicare Advisors" like "George" or claiming to be from "Medical Services Group" or "Helping Hands" already know some of your personal and medical information, such as your address, prescriptions, or medical history. They ask you to "verify" your date of birth or the last four digits of your SSN and offer "free" topical pain creams, diabetic supplies, or other medical products your insurance will supposedly cover. They use the personal information you provide to commit Medicare fraud or steal your identity. Medicare representatives never call you out of the blue to sell products or ask for personal information.
"These people had my medical info, prescription information, and address. They asked for both the last 4 social security numbers and if I could verify my doctor's name. I refused and hung up. Where did they get this information?"
Callers posing as debt collectors from vague entities like "ARC recovery group" or refusing to identify themselves at all attempt to collect on debts that don't exist or are long expired. They are aggressive, refuse to tell you the name of their company, and refuse to provide a written validation notice of the debt. They try to trick you into saying "yes" to questions like "Can you hear me?" on a recorded line, which they edit to make it sound like you agreed to pay a debt. They use your recorded "yes" and any payment information you provide to withdraw money from your accounts. Legitimate debt collectors must provide written proof of debts when requested.
"Scam Debt collector out collecting debts that don't actually exist. They won't tell you who they are, they try to bait an yes or okay from you so they can manipulate their recording to say you agreed to collection of a debt."
No, area code 623 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in Arizona, United States. Area code 623 is a general purpose code that has been in service since March 1, 1999.
You're likely experiencing "Neighbor Spoofing." Scammers fake their caller ID to display local or familiar numbers. If you live in or near Arizona (Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler), or have a 623 phone number yourself, scammers know you're more likely to answer what appears to be a local call.
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