Area code 724 is dealing with Social Security arrest threats and fake debt collectors. These callers try to panic you into paying money to resolve a fake criminal case.
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Scammers leave robocalls claiming criminal activity has been linked to your Social Security Number and your SSN has been suspended. Callers pretend to be an "officer," provide fake badge numbers, and threaten you or family members with immediate arrest by federal court or the FBI if you don't call them back. They demand you confirm your name and Social Security number, then use aggressive and abusive language if you question them. They use your SSN and personal details for identity theft and to open fraudulent accounts. Real officers do not call first. They show up.
"Robocall saying I was going to be arrested for criminal activity associated with my social security number. I called the number and someone with a thick accent answered 'Social Security Administration'... he said 'you're a criminal, I'm sending the cops to you right now'. I laughed, he told me to 'f*%k off' and I was going to be 'fu$%ked up'. And then he hung up."
Callers pretend to be from mediation firms like "Final Mediation Solutions" or accounting services, with names like "Pamela Johnson." They leave vague threats about a "complaint" or "legal documents" attached to your name and Social Security number, threatening to contact your HR department or show up at your residence if you don't call back. They leave different call-back numbers, often 800 or 877 numbers, and pressure you for your Social Security number or date of birth. They use your personal information to steal your identity or sell fake debt collection services. Real process servers do not call ahead to warn you, their job is to deliver documents in person without prior notice.
"Received a message from a Pamela Johnson with Final Mediation Solutions stating she had a complaint attached to my name and social. Stated that her department would contact my place of employment and residence. Was to call back to 877-205-5646 extension 102."
You receive recorded messages from "Rachael from dealer services" about your car's extended warranty expiring, creating false urgency even if you don't own the car they mention or your car is almost 20 years old. They don't know your actual vehicle's make or model, and pressing numbers to be removed from their list does not stop the calls, they just call from different numbers. They use your personal and vehicle information to sell overpriced or worthless service contracts. Your vehicle's manufacturer will not contact you through unsolicited robocalls. These are third-party telemarketers who keep calling no matter what you do.
"A recorded message from an American Male telling me he was doing a curtesy call about my automobile extended warranty expiring soon and was giving me one last opportunity to have it renewed. I tried to press the appropriate number to put me on the do not call list like the other previous 20 calls but I'm sure the call will be made again using another scam phone number."
Callers start with "Hi Gramma" or "Hello Grandma," pretending to be your grandson in trouble, often claiming to be in the hospital or jail and needing money immediately. They will not state their name, waiting for you to guess who it is, and hang up if you question their identity. They use your emotional response and any personal details you reveal to steal money through wire transfers or gift card purchases. This is social engineering designed to exploit your love and concern. The caller is a criminal with no relation to you.
"Got a call from 724-662-2700. Said Hello Grandma, I'm not well been in hospital, Told him, You are not my grandson."
Callers claim to be from organizations like the "National Police Officer's Association," asking to speak to the "head of the household" or a specific person before requesting donations of specific amounts like $35 or $100. They use generic, official-sounding names like "Police Alliance," become evasive or hang up when questioned, and call from local 724 numbers even though the charity is not local. They use your donation money primarily to pay the telemarketing company, not to support officers or their families. Local police and fire departments rarely solicit donations via cold calls from telemarketers.
"Phone call from 'NONE'. Picked up and man asked for 'John'. Told him no John at this number. Then, 'maybe you can help me, I'm from the National Police Officer's Association' and I hung up."
Callers ask if you are on Medicare and have your "red, white, and blue card," claiming to be from "Health Wellness" or other generic health services. They ask you to verify personal health information, your age, or claim to be from your insurance company while knowing nothing about you, offering "free" medical supplies like braces that you did not request. They use your Medicare number and personal health information for identity theft and fraudulent billing. You can contact Medicare directly at 1-800-MEDICARE if you have questions. Medicare will not call you to sell you products.
"Said his name was Mike calling on behave of Health Wellness and kept asking if I was on Medicare and had the red white card but I kept telling him I am on an advantage plan started asking health questions, I told him I had to go he was to call back and never did. Very suspicious."
Area Code 724 phone numbers reported as unwanted calls to the FTC in the last 30 days.
(724) 305-2239
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends
21 reports ·
(724) 306-6489
Dropped call or no message
12 reports ·
(724) 321-0031
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)
4 reports ·
(724) 230-6715
Other
3 reports ·
(724) 723-9135
Other
3 reports ·
(724) 442-5051
Other
2 reports ·
(724) 678-3472
Other
2 reports ·
(724) 402-5652
Other
2 reports ·
(724) 402-5664
Other
2 reports ·
(724) 603-8514
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)
2 reports ·
No, area code 724 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in Pennsylvania, United States. Area code 724 is a general purpose code that has been in service since February 1, 1998.
You're likely experiencing "Neighbor Spoofing." Scammers fake their caller ID to display local or familiar numbers. If you live in or near Pennsylvania (New Castle, Murrysville, Hermitage), or have a 724 phone number yourself, scammers know you're more likely to answer what appears to be a local call.
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