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Scam calls from area code 279

California

Consumers have filed 58 reports about unwanted calls from 54 different numbers in this area code, including 27 in the last 30 days. Getting calls from a 279 number? Look up the exact number below.

58
Total reports
54
Numbers reported
86%
Flagged as robocalls
27
Reports, last 30 days

What 279 calls are reported for

Other26
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends11
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)9
No Subject Provided6
Dropped call or no message5
Medical & prescriptions1

Most-reported 279 numbers

(279) 759-9764
42 reports · Reducing your debt (credit car…
(855) 883-2001
37 reports · Reducing your debt (credit car…
(888) 842-6328
23 reports · Calls pretending to be governm…
(916) 558-1700
10 reports · Calls pretending to be governm…

Where 279 calls are being reported

California · 54Kentucky · 3Virginia · 1

Note: scammers spoof caller ID, so a 279number doesn't mean the caller is actually in California. “Neighbor spoofing” — faking a local area code to get you to answer — is one of the most common robocall tactics.

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