573 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (573) 271-5700 | ||
| (573) 990-8828 | ||
| (573) 765-2044 | ||
| (573) 264-6261 | ||
| (573) 349-9900 | ||
| (573) 641-8891 | ||
| (573) 483-3307 | ||
| (573) 493-4220 | ||
| (573) 651-8219 | ||
| (573) 581-2724 |
The 573 area code is prone to fake legal action threats and phony debt collection demands. Fraudsters claim you are being sued for an unpaid bill to pressure you into making an immediate credit card payment.
Threatens to execute a summons to your residence and employer over fake SSN violations.
"Voicemail states this is Mike Wicowski with the legal office of Wellstar & Associates. We have been retained as there are multiple violations and infractions under your name and social security number. There's a pending service of summons involved. It is due to be executed to your residence as well as your employer."
Threatens "proper jurisdiction" reports for returned bank items, telling victims to "drop dead" when asked for proof.
"This is a final courtesy call for the global mediation group before reporting that you've been uncooperative and our findings against you we would need to hear from either yourself or your legal representation today otherwise we will be left with no recourse other than to report your noncompliance in this issue to our clients and proper jurisdiction office."
Issues "final notices" warning Medicare will label you unavailable for coverage unless you accept "top of the line braces."
"Hi this is Nancy your patient advocate working closely with Medicare, this is an urgent essage for all patients on Medicare. We have tried numerous times to contact you by mail and now by telephone regarding your eligibility for top of the line braces to alleviate your pain and increase mobility. this is your final notice. if you do not act soon Medicare will label unavailable for coverage."
Robocalls report fake $840 out-of-state Amazon charges or $399 VTech renewals to steal login info.
"I answered as it is a local number however got a recorded message from 'Amazon's fraud services' letting me know my Amazon account had been logged into from out of state and a purchase of $840 made. If this wasn't me to please press 1."
Aggressive callers demand instant credit card donations and refuse to let you speak or mail info.
"Lady from this service called me and SHE WAS SO RUDE. Never ever had someone call me to do someone a favor and yell at me and not let me talk. Wanted to tell her I give money to causes... But I was at work. TICKED ME OFF."
Pre-recorded calls vaguely reference job inquiries from "store jobs.com" to verify active phone lines.
"Man named Joe starts talking saying he got an inquiry about a job. Clearly a pre-recorded call. Calls multiple times daily. Very annoying & never put an inquiry in at all!"
Phone numbers with the 573 area code originate from most of the eastern half of Missouri outside the St. Louis metropolitan area. This includes southeastern Missouri and areas adjacent to the Mississippi River, extending across half the width of the state.
Area code 235 was added on March 24, 2024 as part of an overlay complex with area code 573. This means that both area codes serve the same geographic region.
The 573 area code covers eastern Missouri beyond the St. Louis metropolitan area, including Columbia, Jefferson City, and Cape Girardeau. Callers from this code frequently include University of Missouri admissions, Missouri State government lines, and Fort Leonard Wood housing offices.