661 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (661) 753-0303 | ||
| (661) 402-5398 | ||
| (661) 401-5440 | ||
| (661) 545-4960 | ||
| (661) 464-9262 | ||
| (661) 249-2314 | ||
| (661) 545-4255 | ||
| (661) 517-6356 | ||
| (661) 380-4412 | ||
| (661) 518-8063 |
Bakersfield's 661 area code is a common source for fake process server calls and Social Security impersonation. Scammers threaten legal action or claim your identity has been stolen to panic you into paying.
Threatens to serve bogus court papers at work/home to extract info via intimidation.
"Got a call from this number regarding a complaint against me and that they will come to my work or home to serve me. And to call back with a reference number. What the heck is that about?"
Spoofs caller ID and threatens SSN suspension late in the evening via automated recordings.
"Claims to be informing you of fraud on your SS number, and that it is being suspended. It appears to be some sort of recording. Doesn't sound right, gives you numbers to phone them on. I hung up, of course."
Robocalls pushing fake urgent forbearance deadlines to charge upfront fees.
"Hi this is Kelsey Adams I'm following up regarding your eligibility for loan forgiveness it looks like your application is incomplete and needs to be submitted before the end of the forbearance deadline it's urgent that you return the call to complete your application..."
Claims fraudulent iPhone purchases and pressures victims into installing remote access software.
"said they were from amazon and that someone had placed an order using my account to purchase an iphone and gift card using my saved payment card, I checked my account an nothing was charged to my card."
Threatens same-day power disconnection to extort payments via gift cards/wires.
"Call claimed to be from Los Angeles Department of Water and Power that my service was being disconnected. It's a scam of some kind. I know that is not the case for my service."
Sends 3 AM group texts offering car decal jobs in a classic fake check overpayment scam.
"Revived a group text message at *3:15am* asking if I wanted to make $500 putting Bud Light decals on my car"
The numbering plan area includes most of Kern County, most of northern Los Angeles County (specifically the Santa Clarita Valley, the Antelope Valley and the surrounding mountains), and small parts of Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, and Tulare County.
Stretching from Bakersfield through Valencia and Santa Clarita, the 661 area code covers Kern County and parts of northern LA County - oil country blending into aerospace and entertainment. Oil rig staffing agencies, Six Flags season pass sales, and defense contractors near Palmdale and Edwards Air Force Base call regularly from this code.