Location Report
Scam Reports in Newport News Va
Overview
Top Scam Categories
Reported Phone Numbers
| Phone Number | Complaints | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 888-382-1222 | 596 | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends |
| 800-531-8722 | 27 | No Subject Provided |
| 800-900-1382 | 16 | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends |
| 443-291-5446 | 14 | Other |
| 309-663-6700 | 12 | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends |
| 800-965-3611 | 11 | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) |
| 888-247-4080 | 10 | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) |
| 800-955-9096 | 3 | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends |
| 978-552-6198 | 3 | Medical & prescriptions |
| 757-776-0769 | 2 | Dropped call or no message |
| 757-279-0811 | 2 | Other |
Scam Prevention Resources
By the Time Elder Fraud Looks Like Fraud, the Money Is Often Gone
A stranger calls an older woman, greets her as Grandma, and says her grandson is hurt and in police custody. The scariest part is how ordinary the next few minutes feel.
Seven 833-408 Numbers Are Tied to Fake Mortgage Servicer Mail and Calls
Consumers are reporting mailers and calls from numbers including (833) 408-1597 and (833) 408-1587 that impersonate mortgage servicers. Here is what the reports show.
Fake Chase Openers and Warm Transfers Feed a Three-Number Debt Fraud Operation
Callers impersonating Card Member Services are using intimidation tactics and transfer tricks to pressure consumers. Here is what the reports show.
Ignore Calls About an Unserved Summons Directing Contact to Janet Wilson
Callers posing as county process servers claim you have an unserved court summons and push you to contact a 'Janet Wilson' at toll-free numbers tied to a debt collection impersonation scheme.
833-382-5531 Is One of Eight Numbers on Fake Mortgage Postcards Hitting Homeowners
Postcards with real mortgage details and urgent language are being used to impersonate lenders including SmartFi. Here is what the reports show and how to protect yourself.