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Scam calls from area code 279

California

Consumers have filed 22 reports about unwanted calls from 21 different numbers in this area code, including 22 in the last 30 days. Getting calls from a 279 number? Look up the exact number below.

22
Total reports
21
Numbers reported
77%
Flagged as robocalls
22
Reports, last 30 days

What 279 calls are reported for

Other7
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)4
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends4
Dropped call or no message4
No Subject Provided3

Most-reported 279 numbers

(833) 583-6464
2 reports · Calls pretending to be governm…
(616) 443-9388
1 report · Other
(877) 351-8020
1 report · Calls pretending to be governm…
(888) 842-6328
1 report · Calls pretending to be governm…
(279) 465-4141
1 report · Dropped call or no message
(279) 759-9764
1 report · Reducing your debt (credit car…
(855) 602-2392
1 report · Reducing your debt (credit car…
(855) 883-2001
1 report · Reducing your debt (credit car…
(279) 465-4158
1 report · Dropped call or no message
(833) 679-6244
1 report · Calls pretending to be governm…
(279) 233-8440
1 report · Other
(270) 476-5617
1 report · No Subject Provided

Where 279 calls are being reported

California · 18Kentucky · 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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