Scammers use area code 484 for fake subscription demands and family emergency scams. They claim you owe money for a service you never bought to steal your credit card number.
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Robocallers claim a subscription is renewing and your account will be charged. They use company names "V-Tech Solution" or "Microsoft" and state specific charges like $299 or $399 will be deducted from your bank account unless you call back immediately. Callers use fake names like "Donald Richard," "Ryan Johnson," or "Jeff William" and become nasty if questioned. They pressure you to call back within 24 hours to cancel the charge. They use your callback to trick you into giving them account information or remote access to your computer. Microsoft does not use threatening robocalls for subscription renewals. They communicate through your official account email.
"There is a recording of a man telling me that a $399. charge will be placed on 'your account' for V-Tech Solution and I have 24 hours to cancel. The man claims to be Donald Richard - Customer Relationship Manager. I know this is bogus and want to warn other and tell people this is a SCAM!"
A scammer calls pretending to be your grandchild, often crying, claiming they've been in a car wreck, hit a pregnant woman, and are now in jail. A second scammer gets on the line posing as a public defender named "Nicole Wise" or attorney "Daniel Rosenberg" and demands thousands of dollars like $8,370 for bail, instructing you to send cash in a plastic bag. They insist you not tell other family members about the situation. They use your money for their own purposes and disappear. Public defenders do not call family members to arrange bail money over the phone. Bail is handled through official court channels.
"first call was a fretful call from a grandson she does not even have, saying he needs to be bailed out of jail from being in an accident. They asked for $8,370 in cash in a wrapped plastic bag. They told her to call Daniel Rosenberg at the Reading PA Public Defenders office when she had the cash..."
Scammers call pretending to be from the Social Security Administration or IRS, leaving urgent voicemails claiming "fraudulent activity" has been detected with your Social Security Number or that the government is filing a lawsuit against you for tax fraud. The robocall threatens arrest or legal proceedings if you don't call back immediately. The caller's English is poor and uses non-legal terms like "arrest the lawsuit against you." They say your property is under surveillance or you will be "taken into custody by the local cops." They use any information you provide to steal your identity or access your accounts. The IRS and Social Security Administration initiate contact through official U.S. Mail. They never threaten arrest over the phone.
"Ignoring this will be an additional second attempt to avoid initial appearance before magistrate judge or the grand jury for a federal criminal defense. Failure to return the call will result in law enforcement action against you as there is a legal petition notice filed under your name by the IRS for tax of aging and tax fraud..."
You receive a robocall, often from a person identifying as "Amy" from the "Warranty Department," about extending your car's warranty. They call repeatedly, even after you ask to be removed from their list, sometimes multiple times a day for a car you no longer own. They give you an option to "press 2 to be removed," but pressing any number confirms your number is active and leads to more calls. They use your confirmed active number to sell your information to other scam operations. These calls are not from your car's manufacturer or dealership. Official warranty information arrives by mail.
"I have received so many of calls from this number (484) 260-4409 that i cant even give you a number, one vehicle is so old i dont even want a warranty for it as i have said time and time again. the other vehicle has a lifetime warranty with the dealer...as again i have stated time and time again."
Callers pretend to be from hospital billing departments, often mentioning specific hospitals in the Lehigh Valley or Wilkes-Barre area. The caller, who may have a heavy accent, knows you were recently at the hospital and tries to get your health insurance information, Social Security number, or date of birth to "submit a physician bill." Caller ID might say "Emergency room Billing collector." They call late at night, around 9pm, demanding sensitive information. They use your insurance and personal information to file fraudulent medical claims or steal your identity. Hospitals collect insurance information during your visit. Follow-up communication comes through official mail or secure patient portals.
"Called at 9pm and asked if I was the parent or guardian of XXXX (my son) and said they needed my health and auto insurance information so they could submit physician bill. I had already paid all his ER bills so I told them if they needed the insurance information they would have to get it from the hospital..."
A man calling himself "Mark Webber" claims to be from Publisher's Clearing House and informs you that you've won millions of dollars and a new Mercedes, which is scheduled for delivery today. He demands an upfront payment of several hundred or thousands of dollars, such as $1,700, to cover taxes or delivery fees. The call creates urgency, stating the prize is ready for delivery today. They take your payment and disappear with your money. Real sweepstakes never require fees to collect prizes. The Prize Patrol shows up unannounced, they do not call ahead to arrange payment.
"Man claimed to be a 'Mark Webber from Publisher's Clearing House' (HA) and asked if I received a letter letting me know I've won a prize...He said I won millions of dollars and a Mercedes that is scheduled to be delivered today...He said, 'Well, in order to complete the delivery there's a payment of $1,700.'"
Area Code 484 phone numbers reported as unwanted calls to the FTC in the last 30 days.
(484) 437-0461
Other
6 reports ·
(484) 260-3012
Other
5 reports ·
(484) 859-0989
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends
5 reports ·
(484) 799-9029
Dropped call or no message
4 reports ·
(484) 990-8555
Other
3 reports ·
(484) 893-4436
Other
3 reports ·
(484) 408-6054
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends
3 reports ·
(484) 202-5285
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)
3 reports ·
(484) 518-2801
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)
2 reports ·
(484) 302-7371
Dropped call or no message
2 reports ·
No, area code 484 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in Pennsylvania, United States. Area code 484 is a general purpose code that has been in service since June 5, 1999.
You're likely experiencing "Neighbor Spoofing." Scammers fake their caller ID to display local or familiar numbers. If you live in or near Pennsylvania (Allentown, Reading, Bethlehem), or have a 484 phone number yourself, scammers know you're more likely to answer what appears to be a local call.
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