408 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (408) 831-7768 | ||
| (408) 641-7417 | ||
| (408) 579-7515 | ||
| (408) 610-8178 | ||
| (408) 644-9150 | ||
| (408) 770-1771 | ||
| (408) 470-3544 | ||
| (408) 427-8319 | ||
| (408) 872-9007 | ||
| (408) 337-8998 |
Area code 408 is a hotspot for Apple iCloud security scams and legal threats. Fraudsters claim your account was hacked so they can steal your login credentials and personal data.
Spoofs Apple caller ID warning of an iCloud security breach to verify active phone lines and steal credentials.
"In a matter of 3 hours we received 12 calls from Molly at Apple telling us that there is a problem with our Apple account. In the middle of all these calls they were coming every 12 minutes."
Aggressive threats regarding fake breach of contract suits to extort payments via workplace intimidation.
"I have been called by this number saying that I never paid a bill from 12 years ago and a warrant was being issued within the next 48 hours. Even though I know I do not have this bill it upset me terribly."
Claims legal enforcement actions for fraudulent SSN activity in Texas to facilitate identity theft.
"Call from our department is to inform you that there's a legal enforcement actions filed on your social security number for fraudulent activities. So when you get this message currently callback at earliest possible on our number before we begin with the legal proceedings."
Creates false urgency about expiring warranties using public records to sell worthless service contracts.
"Recording about vehicle extended warranty, caller ID actually said Account Services. No company name mentioned, just shady af."
Spoofs utility numbers demanding immediate payment via gift cards to prevent a fake immediate power shutoff.
"got a call from this number saying they were PG&E and our company's account was slotted for closure today. They gave me a billing dept # to call back... its a scam i instead immediately call PG&E to verify"
Sends fake purchase confirmations for expensive electronics with callback numbers designed to steal financial data.
"Amazon Order Placed #AMA86794345 for Samsung Galaxy Z5 Amount of $1899.99 will be deducted from your card. Not you? call us at +14086167203. Amazon"
Aggressive, persistent solicitation calls ignoring Do Not Call requests to target property owners.
"Dozens of calls claiming to be interested in buying in our area."
Area code 408 covers most of Santa Clara County and Northern Santa Cruz County in California.
Area code 408 is overlaid by area code 669 . Area code 408 was created in 1959 from area code 415 . Area code 669 was introduced in 2012. Ten-digit dialing is required for all calls in this region, and also requires the prefix digit *1* (1+10-digit dialing).
At the center of Silicon Valley, the 408 area code covers San Jose, Sunnyvale, and Santa Clara, where enterprise tech dominates. Technical support lines from Cisco and Adobe, PayPal and eBay fraud protection services, and San Jose State University staff are typical callers.