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Scam calls from area code 281

Texas

Consumers have filed 1,609 reports about unwanted calls from 1,444 different numbers in this area code, including 1,250 in the last 30 days. Getting calls from a 281 number? Look up the exact number below.

1,609
Total reports
1,444
Numbers reported
69%
Flagged as robocalls
1,250
Reports, last 30 days

What 281 calls are reported for

Other804
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends219
Dropped call or no message189
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)153
Medical & prescriptions118
No Subject Provided76
Warranties & protection plans12
Home improvement & cleaning12

Most-reported 281 numbers

(240) 934-0874
27 reports · Calls pretending to be governm…
(409) 218-5453
18 reports · Dropped call or no message
(281) 699-8863
14 reports · Other
(888) 524-1906
11 reports · Calls pretending to be governm…
(281) 771-1952
9 reports · Other
(713) 565-7101
6 reports · Dropped call or no message
(514) 636-2229
6 reports · Other
(888) 269-1541
5 reports · Calls pretending to be governm…
(281) 400-3192
5 reports · Dropped call or no message
(844) 515-1223
3 reports · Other
(877) 778-0855
3 reports · No Subject Provided
(844) 515-1819
3 reports · Other

Where 281 calls are being reported

Texas · 1,560Oregon · 18Illinois · 8Mississippi · 4California · 3Virginia · 3Florida · 2Colorado · 2

Note: scammers spoof caller ID, so a 281number doesn't mean the caller is actually in Texas. “Neighbor spoofing” — faking a local area code to get you to answer — is one of the most common robocall tactics.

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