209 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (209) 655-4105 | ||
| (209) 821-0737 | ||
| (209) 314-5818 | ||
| (209) 209-9951 | ||
| (209) 215-4201 | ||
| (209) 721-7149 | ||
| (209) 781-8733 | ||
| (209) 844-8540 | ||
| (209) 315-3143 | ||
| (209) 665-3847 |
The 209 area code is commonly used for fake process server calls and civil complaint threats. Scammers claim you are being sued to pressure you into paying a phantom debt.
Threatens workplace service within 24 hours for "pending matters" to extort immediate payment.
"This is important message for [Name]... We have documents being issued out from Kirk's office. Please contact 833-826-3402... When calling, you may use reference file number 1188 1310. If there's no return call the home address and place of employment will be deemed verified and documents will be issued directly."
Claims of pre-approved 90% debt reduction to harvest active numbers and charge fake modification fees.
"Hey this is Allison in the student loan department I'm reaching out to you about some updates with your student loans into a new program... it is important that you get back to me as soon as possible your reference number is 985454."
Unsolicited text campaigns querying about properties to harvest active numbers for data brokers.
"Hi, I'm Anna with Simple Sell. If you have any plans on selling (address), we'd like to know more about it Can we give you a call?"
Fake subscription charges used to trick victims into installing remote access software (AnyDesk/TeamViewer).
"Got scammed by popup, I called... PASSED TO ASKNET PREMIUM TECH SUPPORT... multiple people who are supposedly each doing something diff to my computer... check my bank account next day and there were triple and quadruple charges... TOTAL LOSS to scammers $1,655.71!"
Threatens SSN suspension and arrest via magistrate judge to steal SSNs and bank details.
"The reason you have received this phone call from our department is to inform you that there's a legal enforcement action filed on your social security number for fraudulent activity... before you get arrested if you need any information... kindly call us back."
Threatens 30-minute power shutoffs to extort immediate prepaid card payments or switch energy suppliers.
"The old 'PG&E is going to shut off my power in 30 min. if I don't call their billing number and pay immediately'... I knew it was a scam the first time I heard it."
Phone numbers with the 209 area code originate from the northern San Joaquin Valley (part of the Central Valley) and the Sierra Foothills.
On November 28, 2022, the 209 numbering plan area was assigned a second area code, 350 , to form an overlay complex to address impending central office code exhaustion. Ten-digit dialing was already in effect for the 209 area code prior to the introduction of the 350 overlay.
The 209 area code reaches across California's central San Joaquin Valley and northern foothills, covering Stockton, Modesto, and Merced. Seasonal labor contractors, Gallo winery supply chain coordinators, and UC Merced admissions staff are frequent callers from this region.