402 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (402) 670-1327 | ||
| (402) 284-0528 | ||
| (402) 933-9118 | ||
| (402) 935-7733 | ||
| (402) 402-2306 | ||
| (402) 370-8886 | ||
| (402) 821-1016 | ||
| (402) 690-0419 | ||
| (402) 353-0154 | ||
| (402) 295-8883 |
Scammers are using the 402 area code for Social Security suspension threats and phantom debt calls. They call claiming your number was suspended or you owe money to trick you into handing over cash.
Falsely claims SSN was used for Texas fraud and has been suspended to extract PII or money.
"I have received 5-7 calls from 402-207-0568 stating they were from Social Security Administration about someone using my Social Security number for fraud in Texas so number has been suspended."
Leaves intimidating voicemails about pending matters and HR notifications to extort payments for phantom debts.
"got a call stating that i had 2 pending matters - but since they couldn't reach me they are going to try to contact me at work or home - and that i must contact the client to resolve the case file voluntarily... but if they locate me i forfeit that right"
Spoofs bank fraud departments citing suspicious debit card activity to steal PINs, passwords, and card numbers.
"Got a voice message about suspicious activity on my Card. Clamed to be from my bank. They were not."
Uses aggressive, anonymous robocall campaigns making lowball cash offers to harvest homeowner data.
"My name's Clay, and I realize this is kind of a random call, but the reason I'm calling is because I recently purchased a property in your neighborhood and wanted to ask if you'd be interested in a cash offer on your property."
For-profit telemarketers posing as charities demanding specific donation amounts where little to no money reaches the cause.
"Called my cell and asked for Steve! Not here, ok then said that I could help him with a donation for help with the police fund, Ive asked how much money goes to them, and he cant anser that but wants to send me a envelope out for my donation of $50 !!"
Offers fake 50% bill discounts requiring victims to mail advance payment checks to out-of-state PO boxes.
"Calls daily. Pretends to be DirecTV. States the satellite in space had been replaced so our current devices wouldn't work. She has to send new devices but will give rebates... She left a long voicemail telling my grandpa that I was stupid...and that now there will be a $250 charge on our next bill."
Robocalls reporting fake high-value iPhone purchases to steal account information or gain remote PC access.
"left message that there was a charge of $529 to our amazon account for an apple iphone from a different location to dispute or discuss this transaction call 402-337-8498. This was totally a scam caller trying to get a callback."
Harassing automated calls pushing overpriced extended vehicle service contracts using public vehicle records.
"They call me 5 times a day saying my waranty on my car is expired. I have never had a waranty on my car. Obviously a scam that won't give up"
Phone numbers with the 402 area code originate from eastern Nebraska, which retained 402 when the numbering plan area was divided in 1954. This area includes Nebraska's most-populous cities, Omaha and Lincoln, which are located near each other in the eastern part of the state.
Area code 402 operates as part of an overlay complex with area code 531 . Area code 531 was added to the same service area in 2011. Since Spring 2011, ten-digit dialing has been mandatory for all calls from the 402 territory.
Eastern Nebraska's primary area code, 402 covers Omaha, Lincoln, and Bellevue, home to a notable cluster of insurance, financial, and military institutions. Berkshire Hathaway administrative lines, Mutual of Omaha insurance agents, University of Nebraska–Lincoln staff, and Offutt AFB (USSTRATCOM) personnel all call from this code.