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Scam calls from area code 779

Illinois

Consumers have filed 244 reports about unwanted calls from 239 different numbers in this area code, including 90 in the last 30 days. Getting calls from a 779 number? Look up the exact number below.

244
Total reports
239
Numbers reported
84%
Flagged as robocalls
90
Reports, last 30 days

What 779 calls are reported for

Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends119
Other75
Medical & prescriptions21
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)9
No Subject Provided7
Warranties & protection plans7
Computer & technical support2
Lotteries, prizes & sweepstakes2

Most-reported 779 numbers

(877) 556-9255
259 reports · Calls pretending to be governm…
(888) 860-0052
128 reports · Warranties & protection plans
(877) 578-2931
46 reports · Reducing your debt (credit car…
(866) 398-3705
41 reports · Reducing your debt (credit car…
(410) 620-3622
5 reports · No Subject Provided
(773) 818-8250
5 reports · Other
(805) 270-3456
5 reports · Calls pretending to be governm…
(877) 391-6278
4 reports · Other

Where 779 calls are being reported

Illinois · 224Wisconsin · 9Connecticut · 2Maryland · 2New York · 1Pennsylvania · 1Vermont · 1Iowa · 1

Note: scammers spoof caller ID, so a 779number doesn't mean the caller is actually in Illinois. “Neighbor spoofing” — faking a local area code to get you to answer — is one of the most common robocall tactics.

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