747 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (747) 766-3803 | ||
| (747) 293-3154 | ||
| (747) 317-2653 | ||
| (747) 205-9407 | ||
| (747) 205-7079 | ||
| (747) 317-2545 | ||
| (747) 567-9068 | ||
| (747) 317-2562 | ||
| (747) 721-2882 | ||
| (747) 207-1720 |
The 747 area code is being used for Microsoft subscription fraud and fake arrest warrants. Criminals claim money was taken from your bank account to trick you into contacting them.
Warns of an automatic $299 or $599 deduction for a computer subscription unless the victim calls back.
"This call is from the Microsoft Support Team. Your computer service subscription will be auto-renewed. There will be an auto-deduction $299 from your bank account. In case you don't want to get charged, please call us to cancel your subscription."
Computer-generated voice leaves voicemails threatening arrest for 4 violations if the victim does not call back.
"Message stated: 'You are subject to arrest by local police for 4 violations if you do not call back.' A Definite Scam!"
Offers fake bill discounts but demands account passwords and upfront payments via phone.
"They claimed to be from AT&T offering a discount... He had my name, email, phone and address. However to offer a discount he needed to access my account and wanted my password. I refused."
Texts threatening death and sending gruesome pictures unless a $2,000 ransom is paid immediately.
"Got a call and text from a guy named Pedro mendoza who claims to be the CJNG OF CARTELS and if I don't pay $2k they will kill me and all of my family it also comes with great colorful pics of people getting killed."
Belligerently threatens to serve legal papers to relatives if the victim refuses to provide personal details.
"Claims to be wanting my information to serve me legal papers... he got belligerent and asked for personal information, which I refused to give. He then became threatening and stated he would call friends and relatives if I did not provide him details."
The 747 area code covers the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County, as well as portions of Ventura County.
Area code 747 overlays area code 818 . Area code 818 was created in 1984 from area code 213 . Area code 747 was introduced on May 18, 2009. All calls within the numbering plan area now require ten-digit dialing.
Introduced as an overlay for the San Fernando Valley, 747 covers the same territory as 818 - including Van Nuys, North Hollywood, and Glendale. Callers include Warner Bros and Disney production assistants, post-production scheduling coordinators, and Kaiser nurse advice lines.