Fake Chase bank calls and Medicare scams are flooding the 847 area code. Fraudsters try to steal your banking login or health insurance information by pretending to help you.
Look up any suspicious number using our scam and spam phone number lookup database. It includes over 29 million Do Not Call and robocall complaints reported to the Federal Trade Commission.
Scammers spoof caller ID to display "Chase" or "JP MORGAN CHASE" and call residents in the 847 area claiming late payments or asking for Social Security numbers to "verify" accounts. The line may disconnect immediately after you answer, or an automated voice says "Please Hold" before connecting to someone who sounds like a salesperson rather than a bank representative. They ask strange questions like "how the weather was" to determine your location. They use your personal information to access your real bank accounts or open new credit lines in your name. Real Chase representatives will never call and immediately demand your full Social Security number for verification.
"The Chase fraud department and customer service department says this is a scam #! Im seeing issues here for this since 2019. After 2 years why hasnt this been taken care of?"
Callers named "Alex," "Kristie," or "Meredith" claim to be on a "recorded" or "secure line" to discuss improving your benefits, offering a "Medicare Plus card," or a "medicare cashback" program. They may claim to be returning a call about a Social Security disability application you never filed, or threaten that your Social Security number has been "suspended" due to fraudulent activity. They ask if you have Medicare Part A and Part B, then hang up if you question them. They use any information you confirm to steal your Medicare benefits or sell your personal details to other scammers. Government agencies communicate primarily through official mail, not unsolicited robocalls.
"Got call from this number with taped and recorded line supposedly was a return call on my application for social security disability. I have not applied and hung up when I realized I could not have a conversation"
Scammers leave robocall messages claiming you have "pending mediation matters" or "pending court orders" with fake case numbers like "MYL1081247." Callers identifying as "Haley Smith with Lake County Processing Unit" threaten to garnish your wages or contact your HR department, but refuse to provide their company name or mailing address. They use fear to pressure you into paying fake debts or giving them money to "settle" nonexistent legal cases. Real process servers do not call ahead, they show up to deliver documents. Legitimate debt collectors must provide written validation notices by law.
"Said they were going to contact my HR or payroll department to garnish my wages. I don't know who they are"
Callers identifying as "Grace" or "Sarah" on a recorded line immediately ask "Can you hear me okay?" claiming to be from a vague "homeowners association" or "credit department." If you don't say "yes" and ask a question instead, they hang up. They record your "yes" response and use this voice signature to fraudulently authorize charges or sign you up for services without your permission. Legitimate companies do not need to trick you into saying "yes" to conduct business.
"The girl said a first name and said she was on a recorded line from a homeowners association calling about safety in our home then asked if I could hear her..I hung up as they want you to say yes."
Automated messages, sometimes from a caller named "Alison," claim your car's warranty is expiring and this is their "final attempt" to reach you, warning that your file will be "closed out." They use phrases like "possibly extending or reinstating your car warranty" but have vague information and don't know your car's make or model. They pressure you to press buttons to speak with a "warranty specialist" who will try to sell you overpriced, worthless warranty plans. These calls are from third-party companies using deceptive tactics, not your car's manufacturer or dealership.
"Hello, this is Alison, calling to follow up on your car warranty. Pre-recorded message. Just hang up...."
Scammers call pretending to be from Apple or Amazon, with automated messages claiming your iCloud account has been breached or that a large purchase like $929.00 was charged to your Amazon account. Callers identifying as "John" from Apple Support become angry and curse when questioned. They try to get remote access to your computer or trick you into paying fake charges with gift cards. Apple and Amazon never call to report security breaches or fraudulent purchases. These notifications come through official emails or account alerts.
"Posing as Apple Support. Said his name was John. Claimed my iCloud account had been hacked. John became upset when I told him I knew what he was up to. Began babbling and cursing me in his native dialect."
No, area code 847 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in Illinois, United States. Area code 847 is a general purpose code that has been in service since January 20, 1996.
You're likely experiencing "Neighbor Spoofing." Scammers fake their caller ID to display local or familiar numbers. If you live in or near Illinois (Elgin, Waukegan, Arlington Heights), or have a 847 phone number yourself, scammers know you're more likely to answer what appears to be a local call.
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