760 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (760) 918-0456 | ||
| (760) 999-2659 | ||
| (760) 965-5014 | ||
| (760) 706-3502 | ||
| (760) 935-1780 | ||
| (760) 642-7288 | ||
| (760) 919-3431 | ||
| (760) 706-3765 | ||
| (760) 548-4959 | ||
| (760) 856-6454 |
The 760 area code is targeted by Social Security legal threats and fake subscription scams. Fraudsters claim you will be sued or charged for a service unless you verify your banking info.
Robocalls claiming legal enforcement actions filed against SSN for fraudulent activity, demanding a call back.
"Phone call from our department is to inform you that there's a legal enforcement actions filed on your Social Security number for fraudulent activities so when you get this message kindly call back at the earliest possible on our number before we begin with the legal proceedings that is 760-290-7146 I repeat 760-290-7146 thank you..."
Leaves a message threatening an automatic deduction of $299 unless the victim calls to cancel a subscription.
"Called and left a message saying if I didn't want automatic deduction of $299. to call and cancel subscription."
Directs victims to fake billpay websites regarding fabricated medical/hospital debts.
"Keep getting voice mail messages from a woman named Amanda about a VHA debt. Told me to call 760-369-8127 or go to www.VHABillPay.com - a non existent website. This is a scam - please do not fall for these types of calls."
Claims security software was compromised, demanding remote access and threatening federal arrest.
"saying they are Microsoft and the computer has been compromised and if you don't call your computer and internet will be disconnected and you will be turned over to the federal government and arrested."
Leaves voicemails rambling about a case reference number, demanding a call to avoid giving up rights.
"Got a call saying they were going to locate me due to a case filed against me and rambled a reference number. They even wanted me to call a different 1800 number to contact them so I don't give up my rights."
Knows existing loan balances and demands $900 fees for fake loan forgiveness updates.
"Caller named Aaron claimed to be from student services department. It seemed like a legit call because he had all of my student loan payment and balance information before I said anything. Ended up scamming me out of over 900 dollars. Caller 7602764558. Don't fall for it!!!"
Phone numbers with the 760 prefix originate from an overlay complex that covers approximately 29% of California's land area, extending across a large part of the state's southeastern and southernmost regions.
Area code 760 operates as an overlay complex with area code 442 . Area code 760 was introduced on March 22, 1997, and area code 442 was added to the same geographic region on November 21, 2009. Due to this overlay, all users in the region have been required to include the area code, even for local calls, since 2009.
The established code for Southern California's desert and coastal fringe, 760 covers the same Oceanside-to-Palm Springs corridor as its overlay, 442. Marine base housing staff, timeshare sales representatives, and solar and wind energy surveyors are among the most common callers.