Long Island's 631 area code is flooded with Social Security suspension calls and car warranty offers. Scammers claim your identity was used in a crime to frighten you into sending money.
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Scammers call 631 residents with a recorded message claiming your Social Security Number has been suspended due to fraudulent activity. They threaten you with a lawsuit and legal proceedings if you do not call them back immediately. They ask for your SSN to activate your new benefits. They use whatever personal information you provide to steal your identity and open accounts in your name. The Social Security Administration never calls to threaten you or suspend your number. Real SSA contact comes through official U.S. mail.
"Got a call claiming my social security number was being suspended due to fraudulent activity and the ssa would be filing a lawsuit against me."
You receive relentless robocalls, sometimes 5-10 times a day, about an expiring factory warranty on your car. Scammers use outdated information, referencing a car you haven't had for 4 years. The message creates false urgency about your warranty expiring. Callers become rude or hang up when you ask for details or to be removed from their list. They use your interest to sell you overpriced, worthless warranty coverage or steal your financial information. These are high-pressure sales calls, not legitimate notices from your car's manufacturer. Your dealership contacts you via mail for official warranty information.
"This number calls 5-10 times a day Re. extended warranty on my truck. I requested to have them remove me from their list. They hang up and calls keep on coming."
A caller using names like Robert Johnson or George Hunter claims you've won millions of dollars ($2.5 million) and a new car from Publishers Clearing House. You must first pay a fee to collect your prize by purchasing a Walmart gift card for $499.32 or a prepaid vanilla card for $200. They use the gift card numbers to steal your money immediately. Publishers Clearing House never calls to notify major prize winners. The real PCH Prize Patrol shows up at your door unannounced with cameras.
"My Parent (elderly) was called that they won a new 2021 SUV and 2.5 million as part of Publishers Clearing House and to meet them in Wal-mart parking lot."
A robocall from someone claiming to be Officer Brown from the IRS threatens you with a lawsuit and immediate arrest over a fake tax issue. The robotic voice mentions fraud found on your tax filing. The call comes from a local 631 number, not an official federal line. They create panic by saying they will dispatch the local cops if you don't call back right away. They use fear to trick you into paying fake tax debts with gift cards or wire transfers. The IRS's first contact is always through official U.S. mail. They never threaten arrest by local police.
"Robocall claiming to be Officer Brown from criminal complaints dept of IRS, asking for a callback at this number."
A text message claims a large purchase was made from the AppsStore for a fake product like OVOMO or XDISH for amounts over $500. The text contains obvious misspellings like AppsStore. It urges you to call a support number immediately to dispute the charge. They use your panic to steal your financial information when you call the fake support number. Legitimate companies send purchase confirmations from official email addresses or through their app, not from random 631 phone numbers.
"Got a scam text from this number as follows: Your Order Successful at AppsStore. Product:XDISH Order ID:ZCMJ8KT Amount: $548.86. DATE:2021-Dec-22 For Any Support Call 18337522496."
A recorded message claims to be an alert from the Suffolk County Police Department calling very late at night, often after midnight or 12:30 AM. The Caller ID says Suffolk County, but it's a spoofed number. The message falsely warns of a missing 19year old autistic male. The alert is a generic robocall and lacks specific location details. They use the fake emergency to create panic and potentially gather information or donations. Official alerts are sent via wireless emergency alerts to cell phones in specific geographic areas. Law enforcement does not make individual robocalls to residents' home phones after midnight.
"Got a phone call from 631-333-2978 claiming to be Suffolk County Police Dept. to report a missing 19year old autistic male who is non-verbal. Call came in at about 12:20 am"
A caller opens with a simple question like Can you hear me? or Is this [Your Name]? The caller claims to be a hearing administrator on a recorded line. The call seems vague and its only purpose is to get a yes from you. They record you saying yes and use this voice signature to authorize fraudulent charges on your credit cards or utility bills. Legitimate businesses identify themselves and their reason for calling upfront. A call that opens with a trick question is almost always a scam.
"ThIs number kept calling me all day and the first time it was a lady and she reported that it was a recorded line, then she proceeded to ask if anyone in my family was hearing impaired, I said no, then she was trying to get me to say 'yes' by asking questions baiting me"
A caller pretending to be from Top Doctor, sometimes named Michelle, claims one of the doctors has won an award and a plaque is ready to ship. They are persistent about speaking only to the doctor. The conversation focuses on confirming information for a physical award. They use the fake award to pressure doctors into buying an expensive and worthless vanity plaque. Reputable medical awards are communicated through official channels like professional societies, not via telemarketers selling plaques.
"voice mail said she was calling from TopDoctor and my plaque was ready to be shipped - COMPLETE FRAUD. Messages asked that I call back @631-350-5147. BLOCKED CALLER."
Area Code 631 phone numbers reported as unwanted calls to the FTC in the last 30 days.
(631) 764-7161
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)
3 reports ·
(631) 292-7830
No Subject Provided
3 reports ·
(631) 637-7278
Other
3 reports ·
(631) 978-9527
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)
3 reports ·
(631) 663-6196
Other
2 reports ·
(631) 352-2318
Other
2 reports ·
(631) 264-8146
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)
2 reports ·
(631) 535-3504
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends
2 reports ·
(631) 801-4830
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)
2 reports ·
(631) 513-4059
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends
2 reports ·
No, area code 631 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in New York, United States. Area code 631 is a general purpose code that has been in service since November 1, 1999.
You're likely experiencing "Neighbor Spoofing." Scammers fake their caller ID to display local or familiar numbers. If you live in or near New York (Brentwood, West Babylon, Coram), or have a 631 phone number yourself, scammers know you're more likely to answer what appears to be a local call.
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