202 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (202) 677-3217 | ||
| (202) 695-1177 | ||
| (202) 738-9200 | ||
| (202) 656-1071 | ||
| (202) 656-7396 | ||
| (202) 428-8720 | ||
| (202) 688-8670 | ||
| (202) 630-1908 | ||
| (202) 656-5542 | ||
| (202) 656-4945 |
Washington DC's 202 area code is frequently used for Social Security and IRS impersonation scams. Fraudsters pretend to be federal agents to threaten you with arrest or offer fake government grants.
Threats of immediate arrest for drug trafficking or money laundering to steal bank info.
"Said I had 37 bank accounts open in Texas and that a car under my name was found with 51lbs of cocaine. They asked who I was banking with and how much money I had in my account and to withdraw all of it because they were going to suspend anything attached to my social security number."
Fake agents demand immediate payment via prepaid cards or wire transfers for fake tax evasion.
"This number called claiming to be 'Jason Oconner' with the IRS. He gave his badge number as '743212'. Claimed I was being charged with 4 different counts of tax fraud and that the sheriffs department were on their way to my home to arrest me. To avoid being arrested I needed to pay them $5,241.00, over the phone."
Scammers demand a $200-$250 gift card activation fee to release a fake $9,000 grant.
"Just like the others who said that they were selected... I would be awarded 9,000 dollars. All I would need to do was visit the nearest western union... I was told to purchase a Google play card worth $100 and activate it and to call back. That's when I knew it was BS."
High-volume robocalls about compromised iCloud accounts to gain remote computer access.
"Ten calls from various numbers this morning, all asking me to call 202-268-0000. Make that 11... Got a call while entering this complaint! I'm in IT and know this is a scam!"
Impersonators claim you're involved in identity theft and demand gift cards for "new documents."
"Lady identified as angela from dept of homeland security and said my SSN was hacked and someone had created account under my name and transfering money to middle eastern country and asked me that they need to create new documents for me and asked me to go to local stores and create gift cards to make payments to create new documents for my identity."
Chinese-language robocalls creating fake urgency about legal documents to steal information.
"Received call from this number, it was a recording in Chinese saying there is an important document for me to be picked up from Chinese Embassy and this is the last and final notice. Press 2 for details."
Aggressive, unsolicited cold calls attempting to pressure owners into selling properties below market value.
"Female with a pleasant voice left a voicemail. 'Hey this is Kristen, again! I'm so, so sorry for leaving those messages, obviously you guys would never consider selling. Well, anyways, my partner Phil and I are local investors and perhaps you know someone...'"
Area code 202 covers the entire District of Columbia.
Area code 202 is overlaid by area code 771 . Area code 202 was one of the original area codes established in October 1947. Area code 771 was added in April 2021. Ten-digit dialing is required for all calls within the District.
Covering the entire District of Columbia, the 202 area code is Washington's original and most recognized prefix. Expect calls from Congressional staffers, political fundraisers, pollsters, and administrators at institutions like the IMF, World Bank, and Georgetown University.