These area the top 10 area code 906 phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (906) 631-6960 | ||
| (906) 250-9095 | ||
| (906) 351-7414 | ||
| (906) 200-2811 | ||
| (906) 702-7624 | ||
| (906) 268-9720 | ||
| (906) 667-6386 | ||
| (906) 776-9410 | ||
| (906) 214-1001 | ||
| (906) 227-6514 |
The 906 area code is seeing a rise in property purchase scams and Social Security fraud alerts. Callers aggressively try to buy your land for cheap or steal your identity by claiming your SSN is suspended.
Overseas call centers making lowball cash offers for unlisted properties.
"I received a call from this number. 906-285-6032. The man on the phone, was asking for one of my son`s, and inquiring about his home.(which is NOT up for sale) I asked a lot of questions. He said his name was Kyle Johnson, that he was calling for his client, David Decarlo of JLD Property Solutions, base Avon , NY."
Claims security fraud on SSN accounts to induce panic and extract personal info.
"claims she is calling from social security disabilty and she is an administrater, then she hangs up. Women caller ids her self as Amber. calls all the time"
Promises free Caribbean cruises in exchange for reviews to extract hidden fees.
"The male said his name was Mike and he was with TripAdvisor. Said that they were calling to offer me a free Caribbean cruise and in place of going to free (he said they are offering a few review members these trips because the cruise line wants to fill a few cabins that are still unsold) we would be required to so a full, detailed review of the cruise."
Robocall warning of a fake $299 internet deposit to capture credit card info.
"Got a call from this number saying they got a $299 deposit for my internet service. 'If this was not you, push # to talk to someone'. I hung up."
Intentionally vague voicemails demanding a meeting with an officer to frighten targets into calling back.
"Left voicemail stating 'meet with *** officer'"
The 906 numbering plan area covers the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This includes various cities, as well as Isle Royale National Park and Mackinac Island. Most of this area operates in the Eastern Time Zone, with the exception of counties bordering Wisconsin, which are in the Central Time Zone.
| Rate Center | Number of Prefixes |
|---|---|
| MARQUETTE | 14 |
| SALTSTMARI | 9 |
| ESCANABA | 7 |
| IRON MT | 7 |
| HOUGHTON | 5 |
| MENOMINEE | 4 |
| CALUMET | 3 |
| IRON RIVER | 3 |
| ISHPEMING | 3 |
| MANISTIQUE | 3 |
| AMASA | 2 |
| BARK RIVER | 2 |
| BERGLAND | 2 |
| BESSEMER | 2 |
| Other | 63 |
Spanning the entire Upper Peninsula of Michigan - from Marquette to Sault Ste. Marie to Escanaba - 906 is the UP's only area code. Expect calls from forestry and logging dispatchers, Michigan Tech admissions staff, and Cleveland-Cliffs mining operations.