216 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 216? The 216 area code covers Cleveland, OH. 523 spam and scam calls have been reported from 216 numbers, contributing to 131,319 fraud reports filed in Ohio ($226 million in losses).

216 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 216 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Cleveland.

Top reported scam patterns from 216

• impostor scams
• online shopping fraud

Top 3 scam types tied to 216 (Ohio region)

1. impostor scams
2. online shopping fraud
3. credit bureau scams

Region patterns include statewide trends from the FTC Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2024 (131,319 reports, $226 million in losses across Ohio).

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What to do if a 216 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 216 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 Ohio Attorney General Consumer Protection at https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/individuals-and-families/consumers/file-a-complaint.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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