213 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 213? The 213 area code covers Los Angeles, CA. 430 spam and scam calls have been reported from 213 numbers, contributing to 506,727 fraud reports filed in California ($1.68 billion in losses).

213 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

15

last 7 days

48

last 30 days

122

last 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 213 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Los Angeles.

Top reported scam patterns from 213

Top 3 scam types tied to 213 (California region)

  1. investment fraud
  2. impostor scams
  3. credit bureau scams

Region patterns include statewide trends from the FTC Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2024 (506,727 reports, $1.68 billion in losses across California).

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What to do if a 213 number calls you

  1. Don't answer unknown 213 numbers — let them go to voicemail.
  2. If you answered, never confirm personal information or press numbers to "speak with an agent".
  3. Block the number on your phone and report it at donotcall.gov.
  4. File a complaint with the California Attorney General at https://oag.ca.gov/contact/consumer-complaint-against-business-or-company.
  5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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