715 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (715) 728-1017 | ||
| (715) 308-6686 | ||
| (715) 407-6170 | ||
| (715) 802-1901 | ||
| (715) 628-8900 | ||
| (715) 728-1011 | ||
| (715) 244-2306 | ||
| (715) 954-6140 | ||
| (715) 598-4630 | ||
| (715) 629-1402 |
The 715 area code is seeing a lot of auto warranty scams and Google business listing schemes. Callers pressure you to pay for useless car coverage or fake business verification services.
Urgent robocalls claiming a final chance to renew a vehicle warranty without knowing the car's model.
"They have called three times today - I didn't answer - I am so sick of these calls - This is an Urgent Call for the Vehicle Owner - ummm... if you don't know my name or the type of vehicle I drive AND that it is new and still under warranty - FU"
Spoofs caller ID and warns business listings are unverified to sell fake marketing services.
"Hello and please don't hang up we've tried to contact you numerous times to verify your business with Google Our records show your business has not been verified by Google please press one now so we can verify your business with Google if you are the business owner please press one now..."
Uses fake disability claims and "Can you hear me?" tactics to phish for SSN digits and voice signatures.
"Received robot call then person asking for name and last 4 digits of SS#. Did not give out information. This is a legit number for an AG company in WI but is being used by scammers."
Falsely threatens local warrants and harasses relatives for immediate payments to stop fake lawsuits.
"I got a call from Sean at 715-449-6128. They spoke in regards to my claim being filed through Monroe County . They have also called my family members."
Claims $5.5M winnings approved by the FTC but demands $4,500 advance checks for taxes.
"Received call from Ben Shepard Ext. 5 in regard to bogus Publisher Clearing House Prize winnings."
Sends texts about a fake $500 transaction to phish for financial credentials over the phone.
"Robo call about a $500 transaction being charged to my Pay Pal account. It said 'if you didn't make this transaction to please call 715 220 4329.' I got on to my pay pal to see if something like that happened and my account was fine."
Phone numbers with the 715 area code originate from most of the northern part of Wisconsin.
Area code 534 was added in 2010 as an additional code for the same numbering plan area as area code 715 to form an overlay plan. Both area codes 715 and 534 serve the same geographic region.
Northern and northwestern Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Wausau, and Superior - are served by the 715 area code. Menards corporate purchasing, Mayo Clinic Health System appointment lines, and forestry and timber industry dispatchers make up a significant portion of calls.