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The 513 area code is seeing a wave of fake process server threats and Social Security suspension calls. Impostors claim you are facing a lawsuit or that your government benefits have stopped to steal your personal data.
Scammers call claiming a civil complaint or pending matter has been filed against you. They use names like Jackie, Sonia, and Lisa Wilson. They threaten to find you at your home or place of employment to serve legal papers and may contact your family members. They mention vague pending matters or complaints without specific details, threaten to contact your employer or HR department, state they will be actively pursuing you at your place of employment, and provide a case number demanding you call a different number to resolve it. They use your fear of public embarrassment at work to pressure you into calling back and giving them personal information or money. Real process servers do not call ahead to warn you. They show up.
"Two pending matters. Unfortunately, because I am unable to reach you by phone, I may be actively pursuing you at your place of employment and your residence... you have the right to contact the client to resolve your case file voluntarily, but do understand, when you are located, you forfeit that right."
You receive a robocall claiming legal proceedings have started against your Social Security number due to fraudulent activity. They threaten to suspend your SSN immediately if you don't call back. Another version involves a live caller named Amber or Audrey asking about disability benefits to trick you into saying yes. They demand payment via gift card, wire transfer, or credit card to reinstate your SSN and ask you to verify your full SSN. They use your SSN and personal information to open accounts, take out loans, or file fake tax returns in your name. The Social Security Administration does not make these types of calls. They communicate through U.S. mail and never threaten to suspend your number.
"left a message that there were legal proceedings against my social security which was involved in a crime. Threatening to suspend my Social Security number."
Callers like Sarah or Amanda threaten you about very old or non-existent debts, sometimes falsely linked to local institutions like 5/3 Bank from over a decade ago. They possess an alarming amount of your personal data, including your SSN, old addresses, and family members' names. They threaten immediate wage garnishment, claim the sheriff is on the way to serve you, refuse to provide a company name or mailing address, and get angry or abusive when you ask questions. They use your personal information and fear to pressure you into paying money for debts that may not exist or are too old to collect legally. Under federal law, debt collectors must send you a written validation notice within five days of first contact. They cannot legally threaten you with arrest or wage garnishment without a court judgment.
"They said that I owed a debt from 2012 from 5/3 bank and I had supposedly been served the paperwork from the sheriff (which I never was). They had my social, former addresses, place of employment, ex-husband and current husband's names, just way to much info for comfort."
Robocalls and live agents claim your car warranty is expiring and create false urgency saying it's your last chance to renew. They call multiple times a day from spoofed 513 numbers, even after being told to stop. They use high-pressure tactics claiming this is your final notice, call 5-10 times a day from slightly different phone numbers, can't provide specific details about your current warranty, and hang up when you ask for the company's legal name and address. They may have the make and model of a car you used to own to sound more legitimate. They sell you overpriced extended warranty plans that provide little coverage or take your money and provide no warranty at all. These calls are from third-party sellers, not your car's manufacturer or dealership.
"This company is annoying and horrible. They call me every day about my warranty expiring soon, and the car is brand new. I have told them many times to stop calling me."
Scammers pretend to be from Medicare, a medical supply company, or a pain management clinic offering free back braces, knee braces, or DNA test kits. They often start by asking Can you hear me okay to record you saying yes. They ask for your Medicare number or banking information and pressure you to upgrade your Medicare benefits over the phone. They use your Medicare number to bill for equipment you didn't need or receive, committing fraud that costs Medicare millions. Medicare does not make outbound calls to sell products or services. Your doctor is the only one who should prescribe medical equipment for you.
"Constantly calling trying to sell braces for back and knee. Have requested that I be placed on the no-call list and all I get is a guy laughing and telling me he will continue to call."
You receive a text message or robocall claiming a fraudulent purchase has been made on your Amazon, Bank of America, or Apple account. The alerts mention specific details like a charge from Best Buy in Texas for $82.59 or Apple software for $499. The message provides a malicious link or prompts you to press 1 to cancel. When you click the link or call, they steal your account login credentials, banking information, or credit card numbers to make real fraudulent purchases. Banks and major retailers will not send you a text with a link to verify your identity or cancel a charge.
"Got a text saying suspicious activity on my Bank of America card in Texas. Link to click which I did not. Verified with Bank of America was scam."
Callers using names like Georgia or Dave know your name and address and offer to buy your property for cash. They may claim they sent a letter a couple days ago to make the cold call feel more legitimate. They are vague about the company they represent and pressure you for a quick decision on their cash offer. They use your property information and financial desperation to acquire your property for significantly less than its market value. These calls are typically from real estate investors or wholesalers who use public records to find homeowner information.
"Got a voicemail from a lady named Georgia saying she wanted to pay cash for my house. Said she had sent a letter a couple days ago."
Area Code 513 phone numbers reported as unwanted calls to the FTC in the last 30 days.
(513) 696-1920
8 reports ·
(513) 831-2600
8 reports ·
(513) 995-7897
5 reports ·
(513) 822-4506
4 reports ·
(513) 450-4519
4 reports ·
(513) 586-6912
4 reports ·
(513) 488-1777
4 reports ·
(513) 587-0245
4 reports ·
(513) 993-5430
3 reports ·
(513) 586-1357
3 reports ·
No, 513 is a legitimate Ohio area code serving Cincinnati, Hamilton, and Middletown. Fraudsters spoof it to reach Greater Cincinnati residents with calls that appear to come from somewhere familiar.
The Cincinnati region's mix of retirees and working families makes 513 a productive prefix for multiple fraud types. Debt-collection scammers referencing old Fifth Third Bank accounts from over a decade ago have been flagged specifically, and Medicare equipment scams calling repeatedly to offer unsolicited back and knee braces are among the most persistently reported schemes, with callers who laugh when asked to stop and promise to keep calling.
Area code 513 covers the southwestern portion of Ohio.
Area code 283 is an overlay to the 513 area code, meaning it serves the same geographic region. Area code 283 became available on April 28, 2023. Ten-digit dialing is required in this area.
Area code 513 is a general purpose code which was placed in service on January 1, 1947.
| Rate Center | Number of Prefixes |
|---|---|
| CINCINNATI | 417 |
| HAMILTON | 42 |
| LTL MIAMI | 21 |
| MIDDLETOWN | 19 |
| MASON | 16 |
| CLERMONT | 15 |
| LEBANON | 12 |
| BETHANY | 11 |
| OXFORD | 8 |
| BETHEL | 4 |
| TRENTON | 4 |
| HARRISON | 3 |
| NEWTONSVL | 3 |
| SEVEN MILE | 3 |
| Other | 17 |
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