**Impersonation Scam Campaign Targets Multiple States Through Connected Phone Network**
A coordinated scam campaign operating through three connected phone numbers has been identified, with the primary number 951-290-5149 generating 8 FTC complaints for calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends. This California-based number has been reported together with two additional numbers, 707-231-5369 and 913-252-1428, which despite having no individual FTC complaints, appear to be part of the same fraudulent operation based on co-reporting patterns with confidence levels of 0.35.
The campaign demonstrates a multi-state targeting approach, with victims reported in Playa Del Rey, California, Springfield, Missouri, and Danbury, Connecticut. Community reports reveal a consistent script where scammers identify themselves with names like "Olivia Garcia" or "Miss Alice" and claim to be following up on complaints received in their office, providing fake reference case numbers to create legitimacy. The callers leave detailed voicemails stating "This is Olivia Garcia, calling to follow up with a complaint, received in our office, for [victim's name]. The reference case number, xxx" and similar variations, indicating a systematic approach to victim targeting.
The coordinated nature of this campaign, evidenced by the reported-together relationships between all three phone numbers, suggests scammers are using multiple lines to conduct the same fraudulent scheme. While two of the numbers have not yet accumulated FTC complaints, their connection to the primary complaint-generating number indicates they are likely being used as backup or secondary contact methods to avoid detection and continue operations when the primary number becomes flagged.
To protect yourself from these impersonation scams, never provide personal information to unsolicited callers claiming to represent government agencies or businesses. Legitimate organizations will not call asking for sensitive information or demanding immediate action based on vague "complaints" or "case numbers." If you receive such calls, hang up immediately and do not press any numbers or follow prompts. You can verify if a phone number is associated with scams by checking the FTC's consumer complaint database or community reporting websites. Report suspicious calls to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov or to the FCC if the calls involve unwanted robocalls or spoofed numbers.
This campaign represents a moderate threat level due to its multi-state reach and coordinated infrastructure using multiple connected phone numbers. Consumers should remain vigilant for calls from 951-290-5149, 707-231-5369, and 913-252-1428, and authorities should consider investigating the connections between these numbers to disrupt the broader operation. The consistent script and geographic spread suggest this campaign may expand to additional phone numbers and regions.