The 929 area code sees many Social Security legal threats and fake student loan offers. Fraudsters promise to wipe out your debt in exchange for an upfront fee or your personal data.
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A robotic voice calls claiming there are "four serious allegations" against you and threatens you will be "taken under custody by local police" or "put behind bars" unless you call back immediately. The message may claim your Social Security Number has been suspended or identify the caller as being from the "IRS criminal investigations unit." They want you to call back immediately to avoid a warrant or court appearance. They use your fear to trick you into giving them your Social Security number and personal information over the phone. The Social Security Administration and the IRS will never call to threaten you with arrest. They contact you through official mail, not threatening robocalls.
"You will be taken under custody by local police as you have four (4) serious allegations against you unless you call 929-800-4207, again I repeat 929-800-4207."
Scammers using names like "Katie Mendez," "Emma Brown," or "Landry Wilson" leave voicemails claiming your student loan forgiveness application was approved or your "pre-qualified status" is about to change. They mention a "notice that went out recently" regarding your student loans, pressure you about forgiveness qualifications that might change, and ask you to call back a different 855 number to finalize the process. They contact you even if you never had student loans or already paid them off. They use your loan information to charge upfront fees for help that is available free from the Department of Education. Legitimate information about federal student loan forgiveness programs is available for free from the Department of Education. Private companies cannot offer special access to these programs.
"I'm not sure if you received a notice that went out recently regarding your student loans um but in any case we don't want anyone's prequalified status to change especially qualifications for forgiveness or possible discharge so if you have a few minutes I just wanted to go over the details with you..."
Callers using names like "John Jamison" or "Albert Johnson" falsely claim you won millions of dollars and a new Mercedes Benz from Publishers Clearing House. To collect your winnings, they demand you first purchase a "$500 vanilla gift card" from Walmart or Rite-Aid and provide them with the card number. They instruct you to keep your "winnings" secret from family and friends. They use the gift card numbers to drain the cards immediately, leaving you with nothing. Publishers Clearing House awards all major prizes in person by their Prize Patrol. They never call asking for money or fees to claim a prize.
"I won first place publishers clearing House... they want you to get a $500 vanilla gift card from Walmart and give it to them when they come to give you your $5 million in new car"
Scammers impersonating Con Edison leave recorded messages claiming there is a "billing problem" or they want to review "supply charges" on your bill. Callers, sometimes identifying as "Mrs. Porter," vaguely mention "service delivery charges" and create false urgency about an account issue, instructing you to have a copy of your bill ready when you call them back. They use your account information from your bill to switch your energy supplier without your permission. Con Edison may contact you, but they will never demand immediate payment over the phone using gift cards or wire transfers to avoid service shutoff.
"Recorded message saying they are from Con Edison about a billing problem and please have a copy of my bill..."
Scammers target New Yorkers with fake job offers for maintenance or janitor positions, offering an attractive "$20hr." They are vague about the company name, location, or benefits, schedule a fake interview with "Mr. Cruz," then demand a fee of "$150-300 for a fake osha" certification before you can start. They get nervous or hang up when you ask specific questions. They use the upfront fees to steal your money and disappear. Legitimate employers never ask you to pay for a job, training, or certification fees.
"This is a fake job scam for maintenance, The lady has an accent she will try to get you an interview with "mr.cruz"... Please do not go they are charging $150-300 for a fake osha. Everything this "company" does is fake !!"
Scammers pretend to be from Amazon, Capital One, Chase, or HP, claiming your account has been hacked or a fraudulent purchase was made, like an "$800 cell phone sent out to California," or that you need a "Quick Books Security Patch." They may claim to be from "Capital One Fraud Department" and ask for your driver's license number, password, account number, or login credentials. They use your account information to access your real accounts and steal your money. Banks and tech companies will not call asking for your password, full account number, or other sensitive login details.
"I got a call from this number with the guys name as John Parks telling me someone just ordered a $800 cell phone sent out to California. The $800 was a RED flag..."
You receive a text message claiming spyware has been installed on your phone and falsely claiming to have a "video call recording of you masturbating." The scammer threatens to send it to your contacts unless you pay a ransom, typically "$1300 in BTC" (Bitcoin), creating extreme urgency with a 24-hour deadline and threatening to "make your life a living nightmare." They use fear and shame to trick you into paying Bitcoin that cannot be recovered. This is a widespread bluff sent to thousands of people. The scammers do not have any recordings of you.
"My spyware infected your phone and recorded your video while you were masturbating. I have the entire recording... Get $1300 in BTC and send it to this address... If I do not get the payment, I will make your life a living nightmare."
Area Code 929 phone numbers reported as unwanted calls to the FTC in the last 30 days.
(929) 560-0674
Other
6 reports ·
(929) 744-4628
Other
4 reports ·
(929) 202-8762
Other
3 reports ·
(929) 258-3861
Other
3 reports ·
(929) 807-6147
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends
3 reports ·
(929) 758-6482
Other
3 reports ·
(929) 600-3789
Other
2 reports ·
(929) 692-6749
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends
2 reports ·
(929) 409-2203
No Subject Provided
2 reports ·
(929) 749-5329
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)
2 reports ·
No, area code 929 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 929 is a general purpose code that has been in service since April 16, 2011.
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 (New York, Bellerose Terrace, Bellerose), or have a 929 phone number yourself, scammers know you're more likely to answer what appears to be a local call.
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