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Scam calls from area code 228

Mississippi

Consumers have filed 273 reports about unwanted calls from 262 different numbers in this area code, including 211 in the last 30 days. Getting calls from a 228 number? Look up the exact number below.

273
Total reports
262
Numbers reported
71%
Flagged as robocalls
211
Reports, last 30 days

What 228 calls are reported for

Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends94
Other59
Dropped call or no message36
No Subject Provided28
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)25
Warranties & protection plans11
Medical & prescriptions11
Home security & alarms5

Most-reported 228 numbers

(601) 872-9282
4 reports · Calls pretending to be governm…
(228) 707-1637
2 reports · Other
(228) 222-3891
2 reports · Calls pretending to be governm…
(228) 712-3890
2 reports · Reducing your debt (credit car…
(228) 265-7416
2 reports · Calls pretending to be governm…
(228) 460-1487
2 reports · Calls pretending to be governm…
(228) 334-3934
2 reports · Calls pretending to be governm…
(601) 205-8540
2 reports · Other
(877) 556-9255
2 reports · Calls pretending to be governm…
(228) 870-1275
1 report · Other
(844) 502-3059
1 report · Reducing your debt (credit car…
(228) 460-0347
1 report · Dropped call or no message

Where 228 calls are being reported

Mississippi · 263Florida · 2Louisiana · 1Missouri · 1New Hampshire · 1Texas · 1British Columbia, Canada · 1West Virginia · 1

Note: scammers spoof caller ID, so a 228number doesn't mean the caller is actually in Mississippi. “Neighbor spoofing” — faking a local area code to get you to answer — is one of the most common robocall tactics.

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