712 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (712) 225-1119 | ||
| (712) 626-6716 | ||
| (712) 514-9371 | ||
| (712) 878-7077 | ||
| (712) 514-9470 | ||
| (712) 217-1673 | ||
| (712) 932-2205 | ||
| (712) 466-6219 | ||
| (712) 926-2471 | ||
| (712) 512-9597 |
The 712 area code is a hotspot for Social Security impersonators and fake Amazon alerts. Scammers pretend to be government officials or customer support to steal your money and data.
Automated messages from spoofed local numbers claiming SSN compromise and impending legal action.
"Got a call - showed on caller ID Cherokee, IA - claimed to be SS -a/c was compromised need SS number. Hung up & called SS & reported the call to them."
Robocalls warning of pending $279+ charges on your "plastic card" to trick you into a fake dispute process.
"said I had made a purchase of 599.99 on my Amazon account and would receive details shortly - to call the number back to report unauthorized purchase or the amount would be applied to. my 'plastic' card on my amazon account"
Preys on seniors with fake urgent medical or jail emergencies to extort bond money.
"My mother received a scam call from this number advising, 'Hello Grandma, I've been in an accident.' This is a cruel joke being played on the elderly and it needs to stop."
Forceful unknown callers threatening asset seizure on the very first call over fake debts.
"I receive several calls a day, and I don't even have any debts, other than a car payment! They threaten me with attaching my wages and confiscating any assets. It is frightening."
Robocalls threatening to cancel non-existent loan relief applications unless deadlines are "extended" via upfront fees.
"Name, we didn't receive your claim docs for student debt relief. Call us back at 712-208-8266 to extend the deadline or we will cancel your application."
Leaves voicemails about new elimination options for fake overdue taxes to steal money.
"Got a call from 712-772-1899 in Mineola IA, recording states Federal Tax Inspector is on the line and I need to press "1" to talk with them. I hung up, IRS does NOT call anyone."
Demands Google verification codes or upfront shipping agent fees for online marketplace listings.
"Craigslist scam! Asked me to send email to a friend who was interested and just trying to help him out. Ended up being a wild goose chase wanting $ upfront for the shipping agent to pick up my merchandise. Waste of time!"
Phone numbers with area code 712 originate from the most western part of Iowa, as defined by the North American Numbering Plan (NANP).
Iowa's western edge - Sioux City, Council Bluffs, and Spencer - is covered by the 712 area code, a region shaped by food processing and agricultural commerce. Tyson Foods staffing departments, Ameristar Casino hosts, and agricultural feed brokers are typical sources of calls.