The 702 area code is heavily targeted by fake process servers and NV Energy impersonators. These callers threaten to shut off your power or serve you court papers unless you pay immediately.
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Callers identifying as mediators from firms like "Southwest Mediation" or "NSI" use names like "Tony Martin," "Jenna Jacoby," or "Alexis James" and claim a civil suit has been filed against you for an old debt, such as a magazine subscription from nearly 20 years ago. They threaten to serve papers at your home or work, mention vague legal terms like "breach of contract," and become aggressive when questioned to scare you into paying immediately. They use your payment to steal money for fictitious debts. Real process servers do not call ahead to warn you. They simply show up.
"My husband and I both got text messages...stating that there was an open investigation pertaining to my husband and they needed to verify his location. We both disregarded the texts but then later that same day...I got a call on our house phone from a local number...She told me there was a civil complaint against my husband and she needed him to contact this number..."
Scammers spoof NV Energy's phone number and use automated robocall messages to threaten immediate disconnection of your power in 30 to 45 minutes due to a supposed overdue balance, warning of an "automatic interruption" of service and demanding immediate payment over the phone. They use your payment information to steal money for fake bills. NV Energy provides multiple written notices via mail long before disconnection. They will not call and threaten to disconnect your service within 30 minutes.
"This number has called 3 times today threatening to turn off my power due to lack of payment. I have receipts showing my bill was paid 7 days before it was due."
Callers named "David Sears" or "Michael Green" claim you've won millions of dollars like $2.5 million and a new Mercedes Benz from Publishers Clearing House or Mega Millions, but require you to first pay a fee for "taxes" or "processing" by purchasing gift cards from eBay or CVS or sending cash to a specific person like "Kristoff McCalla" at 125 Whitney Ave. Bridgeport, Connecticut. They use your gift card numbers like cash to steal your money. Publishers Clearing House's Prize Patrol shows up at your door in person. They never call to notify winners.
"My mom was called letting her know she won $1,000,000 in the mega millions lottery. All she has to do is send them $500 in (cash only) to 'Kristoff McCalla' at 125 Whitney Ave. Bridgeport, Connecticut."
Robocalls from a "Thomas" or "Jack" at the "Student Loan Defense Center" claim you are eligible to have your federal student loans reduced or eliminated, provide fake confirmation numbers like "4365" to seem legitimate, and frequently call people who have no student loans at all. They use your Federal Student Aid ID and password or upfront fees to steal your money and identity. The U.S. Department of Education offers free assistance for managing federal student loans. You never have to pay a third-party company for access to federal programs.
"Left voicemail saying, 'Hello this is Thomas for student loan defense center it looks like we have on the record that your federal student loan may be eligible to be reduced or even eliminated so please give us a call back...'"
Aggressive robocalls with a "horrible robot voice" claim to be from Apple Support, warning that your iCloud account has been breached with activity from Mexico, and occur relentlessly sometimes every 20 minutes pushing you to call a provided number that starts with 718. They use remote access to your devices or account information to steal your data and money. Apple will never call you out of the blue to report a security breach. Official security alerts come via email from @apple.com addresses or through notifications directly on your device.
"Say they are Apple Support with a Horrible Robot voice, 3 x today all different numbers spoofin Apple name. They say to call back their toll free number that starts 718! Total BS Scam/fraud call."
Callers claiming to be deputy sheriffs or federal agents threaten immediate arrest, claim your Social Security Number has been compromised or suspended, or say you have an arrest warrant for unpaid taxes, and demand payment via gift card or wire transfer to avoid jail. They use your Social Security Number, bank account information, or gift card payments to steal your money and identity. The IRS and Social Security Administration initiate almost all contact through U.S. Mail. They will never call to threaten your arrest or ask for payment via gift cards.
"Social security fraud scam. Told me that I was going to be arrested. Total scam caller was obviously in India."
Scammers call pretending to be from Spectrum or AT&T or a "partner" company, claim they can lower your bill because of a "Fair Competition Act" or "FCC complaints" or because they need to upgrade your service lines, and become aggressive or hang up when you ask them to verify account details they should already have. They use your account information to switch your service provider without your permission or steal your personal data. Your actual service provider already has all your account information and will not call to ask you for it.
"Says they are with Spectrum but yet asks me how many phone lines we have. I questions them on why they don't have it in their system and then they say they're contracted through Spectrum...When I asked for her name and number to call her back she got mad and said no I couldn't have the info. Total scam."
Callers with heavy accents identifying as "SR Software and Services" claim your Windows computer service contract has been canceled and you're due a refund or that your email account has been compromised, become extremely abusive and may call back over a dozen times if you hang up, and ask you to visit websites like "takesupport.us" to give them remote control of your computer. They use remote access to steal your information or demand payment to "fix" non-existent problems. Microsoft's error and warning messages never include phone numbers. Tech support companies will not call you out of the blue.
"Called over 17 times in a row, insisting we were customers... They were very abusive, refused to remove us, called back another 5 times after we hung up demanding an apology and access to our computer, and threatened to 'remove our IP address.'"
Area Code 702 phone numbers reported as unwanted calls to the FTC in the last 30 days.
(702) 766-7578
Other
9 reports ·
(702) 709-0964
Dropped call or no message
8 reports ·
(702) 359-6698
Other
5 reports ·
(702) 349-5753
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)
3 reports ·
(702) 760-9815
Other
3 reports ·
(702) 377-7651
Other
3 reports ·
(702) 785-5922
Other
3 reports ·
(702) 350-5453
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)
3 reports ·
(702) 356-2388
Other
3 reports ·
(702) 613-4866
Other
3 reports ·
No, area code 702 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in Nevada, United States. Area code 702 is a general purpose code that has been in service since January 1, 1947.
You're likely experiencing "Neighbor Spoofing." Scammers fake their caller ID to display local or familiar numbers. If you live in or near Nevada (Las Vegas, Henderson, Paradise), or have a 702 phone number yourself, scammers know you're more likely to answer what appears to be a local call.
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