Area code 734 is being used for Social Security arrest warrant threats and car warranty scams. Fraudsters threaten you with jail time or nag you about expired coverage to get your money.
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Robocalls claim your Social Security Number has been compromised or used in illegal activity. The recorded message threatens that an arrest warrant will be issued, your Social Security Number will be deactivated, and legal action will follow if you hang up. You are pressured to call back immediately and verify your SSN by providing the last four digits. They use this information to steal your identity and open accounts in your name. The Social Security Administration does not make threatening phone calls or demand personal information for verification. Real officers do not call first. They show up.
"This call serves as your official notification. Respond or an arrest warrant will be put out and you'll be arrested."
Callers know the make and model of your car and claim to be from National Auto Services, the Vehicle Protection Department, Ford Motor Co., or a local dealership. They call relentlessly, sometimes 48 times in 30 days, get aggressive if you ask to be removed, and offer free OnStar service but then demand a credit card number. They use your card information to charge you for worthless extended warranties or services you never receive. These are third-party sellers with no connection to your vehicle's manufacturer. Legitimate dealerships send warranty information by mail, not through high-pressure robocalls.
"Both of our vehicles are only a year old. Have extensive warranties. And these asshats won't leave us alone. Demand personal information to remove our number, beyond the necessary information."
Scammers pose as debt collectors or Legal Support Services, leaving voicemails about being sued, pending employment verification, or wage garnishment over non-existent debts. They threaten to come to your home or workplace, refuse to identify their company or explain what the debt is for, act borderline abusive, and hang up when questioned. They claim a significant change in your account status and pressure you to press 1. They use any banking information or SSN you provide to steal money from your accounts or open new credit in your name. Real debt collectors must send written validation notices within five days. They cannot legally threaten arrest or refuse to provide debt information.
"I recieved a call from this number 7346197937. The caller was female and her demeanor was borderline abusive. She stated that she was with the court system collecting a debt. I asked her if they had sent something to me via USPS and then she hung up."
Callers from vague awards departments or gifting departments ask "Can you hear me okay?" or "Is this your name?" to get you to say yes. The line goes silent or hangs up immediately after you respond. Caller ID is spoofed to look local, like from Ypsilanti or Dexter. They record your voice saying yes and use it to authorize fraudulent charges or sign you up for services without your permission. No legitimate company starts calls by asking if you can hear them. This is voice signature theft.
"The caller says they are from 'the awards department' and asks if you can hear them okay. The caller is trying to get you to say 'yes' in your own voice to record it and use for account scamming. Hang up! Don't fall for it."
Caller ID shows American Police and they claim to be with the American Police Officers Alliance asking for donations for better police training. If you refuse money, they ask for valuables that could be donated instead. This is a Political Action Committee that gives money to politicians, not local police departments for equipment or training. They use your donations to fund political campaigns while claiming to support law enforcement. Local police departments do not solicit donations through cold calls from telemarketers. Real police fundraising happens directly through official department programs.
"Says American police and sat there asking for money. When I said I don't have any money they asked if I had valuables that could be donated... totally a scam"
Callers claim to be Health Advisors or associated with your insurance provider, responding to an inquiry about Medicare you never made. A caller named Lisa Bradley with Health Advisors offers copay free topical pain medications or hearing aids. Calls come from numbers spoofing Washtenaw County but are not real county agencies. They respond rudely if questioned. They use your Medicare number and personal information to file false claims and steal benefits meant for you. Medicare never calls to sell products or request personal information unless you specifically requested the call. Anyone calling unexpectedly claiming to be from Medicare is a scammer.
"Caller said her name was Lisa Bradley with Health Advisors and that they where associated with my RX medical insurance through my job and was calling to send me free topical pain relief medications. I called my insurance company and was told they are not affiliated with these people at all."
Recorded messages report suspicious Amazon charges for $599 or $1499 and instruct you to press 1 to speak to a representative. Live callers claim to be Xfinity reps, sometimes calling from Guadalajara, Mexico, trying to upgrade your service and asking about security systems linked to your account. They use any account information or financial details you provide to make unauthorized purchases or changes to your real accounts. Amazon and Xfinity handle security issues through their official apps and websites. They do not use robocalls to alert you to fraud and ask you to press buttons.
"Got called from 734-776-2455 saying they were Amazon and advising of suspicious activity in the amount of $1499.00, press 1."
Area Code 734 phone numbers reported as unwanted calls to the FTC in the last 30 days.
(734) 844-1824
Dropped call or no message
4 reports ·
(734) 264-3641
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)
3 reports ·
(734) 982-0209
Other
3 reports ·
(734) 451-2537
Other
3 reports ·
(734) 599-9213
Other
2 reports ·
(734) 264-3258
No Subject Provided
2 reports ·
(734) 842-4642
Dropped call or no message
2 reports ·
(734) 335-5185
Dropped call or no message
2 reports ·
(734) 349-2511
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)
2 reports ·
(734) 349-2510
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)
2 reports ·
No, area code 734 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in Michigan, United States. Area code 734 is a general purpose code that has been in service since December 13, 1997.
You're likely experiencing "Neighbor Spoofing." Scammers fake their caller ID to display local or familiar numbers. If you live in or near Michigan (Ann Arbor, Westland, Livonia), or have a 734 phone number yourself, scammers know you're more likely to answer what appears to be a local call.
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