434 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (434) 831-8861 | ||
| (434) 512-6634 | ||
| (434) 256-9385 | ||
| (434) 592-4309 | ||
| (434) 512-9862 | ||
| (434) 818-4553 | ||
| (434) 264-0539 | ||
| (434) 264-0230 | ||
| (434) 812-1092 | ||
| (434) 373-8947 |
The 434 area code is seeing a mix of Social Security scams and car warranty robocalls. Fraudsters claim your car coverage is expiring to sell you junk insurance plans or steal your data.
Threatens criminal charges over suspended SSNs and becomes hostile to extort new account creations.
"Got a call saying they were Social Security, and my number was being flagged for suspicious activity. I told the fellow that SS doesn't call you, that I would contact my local SS office for verification. He hung up in a hurry."
Relentless "final courtesy call" robocalls pushing overpriced vehicle extended warranties.
"It is a recording saying your car warranty is about to run out and this is there last courtesy call? And to hold on for a live person...I just hang up. Everyday they call!!!"
Threatens strict deadlines for arrest and wage garnishment over fake unpaid payday loans.
"Got a call from 434-533-0000 complete scam told me if I did not agree to pay a certain amount by 1130 am a arrest warrant would be executed based on advance cash company you can not be arrested from not paying a advance cash company only in civil court"
Targets local contractors to aggressively resell UVA sports program ads at massive markups.
"They try to sell ads in UVA sports programs targeted to contractors who have worked for UVA... They buy pages from UVA and charge contractors 5 times their cost. It's best to go to UVA sports directly. This is a scam."
Uses "Can you hear me?" prompts and fake disability inquiries to bill Medicare for unreceived services.
"Calls and states they are calling for Medicare. Asks if you can hear her. Tries to get you to say yes. Don't!! Hang up! Fraud call for information!!"
Automated alerts about fake Macbook purchases to steal files and passwords via remote PC access.
"Claimed to be Amazon and that someone was attempting to purchase a MacBook on my account."
Area code 434 covers the south-central area of Virginia.
The 434 area code stretches across south-central and parts of eastern Virginia, covering Lynchburg, Charlottesville, and Danville. UVA Health appointment schedulers, high-volume Liberty University online academic advisors, and nuclear energy contractors are the most common sources of calls.