Scam calls from area code 253
Consumers have filed 1,236 reports about unwanted calls from 1,171 different numbers in this area code, including 376 in the last 30 days. Getting calls from a 253 number? Look up the exact number below.
What 253 calls are reported for
Most-reported 253 numbers · page 1
Where 253 calls are being reported
Note: scammers spoof caller ID, so a 253number doesn't mean the caller is actually in Washington. “Neighbor spoofing” — faking a local area code to get you to answer — is one of the most common robocall tactics.
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