The 952 area code is heavily targeted by car warranty robocalls and Medicare imposters. Scammers try to confuse seniors into giving up their health insurance numbers or credit card details.
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Robocallers claiming to be from "National Dealer Services" or "Auto Warranty Services" flood 952 area residents with calls about expiring car warranties. A computerized voice like "Amy from the Dealer" claims it's your "final courtesy call" before they close your account, sometimes knowing your name and car's year. When questioned, the callers become rude and aggressive, with one telling a resident she "hopes my car breaks down," then they hang up and call back from different numbers. They use your interest in warranty coverage to sell overpriced or worthless service plans. Your car's manufacturer will not robocall you to sell extended warranties.
"Got a call pretending to be 'extended warranty' for my car. Knew exact name and year. When I pretended to 'not know how many miles I had on my car', and before I was going to tell her to 'remove my number', she rudely told me she 'hopes my car breaks down' then hung up on me."
Scammers robocall Minnesota residents pretending to be from UnitedHealth or Medicare, with "Nancy your patient advocate" offering "top of the line braces" as a "final notice" before Medicare labels you ineligible. Others claim to have important prescription information and ask you to verify your Date of Birth over the phone, providing callback numbers that don't match your insurance card. They use your personal information to commit identity theft or insurance fraud. Medicare and UnitedHealth will never call you to sell medical equipment.
"'Hi This is Nancy you're patient advocate working closely with Medicare this is an urgent message...regarding your eligibility for top of the line braces to alleviate your pain and increase mobility This is your final notice if you do not act soon Medicare will label you unavailable for coverage...'"
Callers pretend to be from the Social Security Administration, IRS, or FBI, leaving voicemails about "fraudulent activity with your SSN" and threatening to suspend your Social Security number. Automated messages warn that ignoring the call could lead to a "federal offense in front of a grand jury" or claim they are an "FBI looking to serve a summons," instructing you to "press one" to connect with a federal agent. They use fear to steal your Social Security number and personal information. Real FBI, IRS, and Social Security agents do not call to threaten arrest or serve summons. They mail official documents.
"Left a voicemail on 12/16/19 stating there was fraudulent activity with my SSN and that they were going to suspend my number."
Automated messages from callers like "Beverly Williams" claim a "complaint notice" has been filed against you, demanding you call back immediately to update your address or they will contact your HR or payroll department. Others mention a "pending civil suit" with fake case numbers, refusing to provide their company name when asked. They use intimidation to trick you into confirming personal information or paying fake debts. Real process servers deliver legal documents in person without calling first.
"'Hello my name is Beverly Williams. You are not available today and this message is in regards to a complaint notice to your attention. Please immediately contact 844-790-9195 to update your address or contact information...' After third attempt we will contact HR or payroll on file."
Companies identifying as "Budget Exteriors" and "R and N Roofing" make extremely rude and high-pressure sales calls to Minnesota residents, becoming immediately aggressive and demanding to speak to managers or homeowners. Callers curse, hang up, or call back to "chew out" anyone who doesn't comply with their pitch, with one R and N Roofing caller harassing a business employee after they hung up. They use intimidation tactics to pressure you into hiring their services. Reputable contractors do not use aggressive telemarketing.
"Called my business asking if we were having our roof looked at, told her nope already done and sid ty and hung up. Called back to chew me out. Not a company I would recommend ever. its R and N Roofing."
Callers like "Sam" immediately ask "Can you hear me ok?" or similar questions about social security disability or federal tax issues, with pauses or clicks after you answer before they speak. They record your "yes" response to use as a voice signature for authorizing fraudulent charges on your accounts. No legitimate company uses a simple "yes" from an unsolicited call to authorize purchases.
"Claims to be 'Sam' calling about a federal tax issue. Asks 'Can you hear me ok?' to prompt the listener to say 'yes'."
Area Code 952 phone numbers reported as unwanted calls to the FTC in the last 30 days.
(952) 254-4680
Other
5 reports ·
(952) 456-4947
Other
2 reports ·
(952) 938-1473
Other
2 reports ·
(952) 210-7915
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)
2 reports ·
(952) 952-4023
Other
2 reports ·
(952) 401-9381
Other
2 reports ·
(952) 952-7924
Dropped call or no message
2 reports ·
(952) 936-2700
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends
2 reports ·
(952) 522-9232
Other
1 report ·
(952) 955-6406
Other
1 report ·
No, area code 952 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in Minnesota, United States. Area code 952 is a general purpose code that has been in service since February 27, 2000.
You're likely experiencing "Neighbor Spoofing." Scammers fake their caller ID to display local or familiar numbers. If you live in or near Minnesota (Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Burnsville), or have a 952 phone number yourself, scammers know you're more likely to answer what appears to be a local call.
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