The 775 area code is seeing heavy government impersonation and auto warranty activity. Callers pretend to be federal agents or car insurers to steal your money and identity.
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Our database contains over 25 million Do Not Call and robocall complaints reported to the FTC.
Scammers use robocalls to claim your Social Security Number is suspended for "financial crimes" or that the "United States Government" filed a lawsuit against you. An automated message states you are "being investigated for financial crimes." Calling back connects you to someone with a heavy accent claiming to be with the "social security administration." They threaten you with a "federal warrant" for your arrest and claim your Social Security card has been canceled. They use your personal information to open credit accounts and steal your benefits. Real Social Security agents never call to threaten arrest. They send official letters through the mail.
"Answered call from a RENO NV number. Said I was "being investigated for financial crimes". Was an automated message. I called the number back and a man with an Indian accent answered with "social security administration"
You get a pre-recorded message that begins "We've been trying to reach you about your auto warranty." The calls are recorded messages, not live people, and they call 4-5 times per day about cars you sold years ago. When you ask to be removed from their list, they hang up and call again later. They use your contact to sell you overpriced service plans and confirm your number is active for more robocalls. File a complaint with the FTC at DoNotCall.gov. These calls are from illegal robocalling operations. Pressing any number makes it worse.
"I received approximately a half a dozen calls a week for car Extended warranties On a car I haven't known for years. Then they want to know what kind of car I drive. I have told him over and over to add me to the do not call list and they just hang up on me at that point."
Scammers leave voicemails claiming to be from "Geek Squad," Amazon, or Microsoft. They warn that "$299" or "$399.99" will be automatically deducted from your account to renew a subscription you never purchased. They mention specific charge amounts like "$399.99," claim suspicious charges on your Amazon account, and offer "refunds" for computer services you never had. They use panic to trick you into calling back and giving them remote access to your computer or bank account information. Real companies send billing notices through email or your official account portal. They never use threatening robocalls.
"Second call in two days from 775-234-0637 Baker Nevada. Voice message says an amount of $399.99 will be deducted for services unless I press one or call 775-234-0637"
Someone calls claiming a process server is about to serve you with court documents. They use a maiden name you haven't used in over a decade, threaten to send a "process server" but offer to let you pay to stop it, act aggressive and want to "resolve today," and cannot provide written proof of the debt. They use fear to collect money for debts that don't exist or belong to someone else. Real process servers do not call ahead. They show up at your door.
"Woman threatening to have process server sent to serve court docs. Wanted to resolve today. Used maiden name have not gone by in over a decade. Scam!"
Callers ask for donations for fake police and firefighter charities like the "Policeman's Support Association." They ask if they can send you an "envelope" for you to send money back, hang up immediately if you ask for their 501(c)(3) information, pressure you for immediate donation amounts like "$150 or $200," and call from "Unknown Name" caller ID. They keep most of the money for themselves instead of helping first responders. Contact your local police or fire department directly to ask how they conduct official fundraising. Real police and fire departments rarely use paid telemarketers.
"Claimed to be requesting donations for the Police. Requested $150 or $200. We asked for proof of legitimacy by requesting information to be sent in writing. The caller immediately put down the receiver. - Clearly a fraud."
A caller says "Hi, this is Grace. I'm on a secure line...can you hear me?" They ask "Can you hear me?" as the very first thing, identify themselves with strange titles like "hearing administrator," and call from numbers you don't recognize. They record your "Yes" response to fraudulently authorize charges and sign you up for services without your permission. No legitimate business needs to record you saying "Yes" to start a conversation. Real companies identify themselves and state their purpose first.
"Call begins with: 'Hi, this is Grace. I'm on a secure line...can you hear me?' Call is SCAM. Have had many, many calls like this one...all spoken by 'GRACE' on a 'Secure Line'! Block it if you have a blocker!"
Area Code 775 phone numbers reported as unwanted calls to the FTC in the last 30 days.
(775) 428-6319
Other
26 reports ·
(775) 418-6254
Other
5 reports ·
(775) 367-6837
Other
3 reports ·
(775) 909-2955
Other
2 reports ·
(775) 977-7178
Dropped call or no message
2 reports ·
(775) 200-7108
Other
2 reports ·
(775) 363-0921
Other
2 reports ·
(775) 239-2742
Other
2 reports ·
(775) 537-4309
Other
2 reports ·
(775) 571-9412
Other
2 reports ·
No, area code 775 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in Nevada, United States. Area code 775 is a general purpose code that has been in service since December 12, 1998.
You're likely experiencing "Neighbor Spoofing." Scammers fake their caller ID to display local or familiar numbers. If you live in or near Nevada (Reno, Sparks, Carson City), or have a 775 phone number yourself, scammers know you're more likely to answer what appears to be a local call.
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