425 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (425) 800-1603 | ||
| (425) 458-7348 | ||
| (425) 333-7939 | ||
| (425) 204-5865 | ||
| (425) 264-4261 | ||
| (425) 476-9822 | ||
| (425) 800-1409 | ||
| (425) 609-0714 | ||
| (425) 512-9128 | ||
| (425) 642-3278 |
Area code 425 is seeing a rise in fake debt collection and Social Security scams. Scammers harass you about unpaid bills that do not exist to scare you into paying.
Threatens arrest and workplace confrontation over fabricated case numbers to extort debt payments.
"I got called by them about 2 months ago and on recording it says that I will be arrested by federal officers for 4 serious charges against me. I called back and a man answered and i said you called me before and you are a scam and he started swearing at me. I said if you're not a thief why are you swearing at me? he answered suck my dick, suck my dick, over and over."
Leaves automated voicemails claiming SSN suspension and arrest warrants to steal PII.
"Voicemail message stated name is Officer Catherine Richardson from SSA. The call was a final notification against my case with the (something) and an arrest warrant had been issued for my name."
Falsely claims compromised IPs to extract Target gift cards and gain remote access to install malware.
"This scammer Called my 90 yr old dad pretending to help with computer issues and then Encouraged my dad to go to target to buy gift cards! We called police and target! Target prevented my dad from making the purchase."
Spoofs utility companies demanding immediate credit card payment to avoid a 30-minute power shutoff.
"Got the same call. They were going to shut off my power. They had my address. When I told them this is a scam... He transferred me to a 'supervisor'. When the 'supervisor' answered, it was the same voice of the person who called. I asked where his office was located… he hung up."
Persistent, aggressive cash-offer solicitations ignoring Do Not Call requests to pressure homeowners.
"This is an agent out of Washington from Century 21 and she and a co-worker continuously call myself and then call my husband minutes later asking us about our house that we sold almost two months ago... I went off and told her to stop harassing us and that I'm reporting her."
Records victims saying "Yes" to use as a fraudulent voice signature for unauthorized charges.
"They start the conversation by 'Hi this is...., can you hear me ok...so naturally reply with a 'yes'...dangerous!"
Extremely hostile sales calls using profanity and abuse when businesses refuse credit card processing contracts.
"This number has been calling my business two to three times a day asking for the owner and trying to solicit merchant services. We've asked numerous times for them to stop calling and this last time the individual called back and screamed, 'suck my dick, bitch!' and hung up."
Robocalls about fake expensive out-of-state purchases to harvest login details and credit card numbers.
"Voicemail message claiming to be they Amazon Customer Care Service supposedly regarding my account and a disputed $729 payment out of Dayton, Ohio."
The 425 area code covers the area north and east of Seattle, Washington, including the Eastside suburbs, extending east to North Bend, north to Everett and south to Maple Valley.
Area code 425 is slated to participate in the overlay plan of area code 564 . Area code 564 has been active in numbering plan area 360 since 2017.
The eastern suburbs of Seattle - Bellevue, Everett, and Redmond - are served by the 425 area code, home to some of the region's largest employers. Microsoft technical support and recruiters, T-Mobile US customer care, and Boeing Everett factory administrators are among the most recognizable callers.