225 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 225? The 225 area code covers Baton Rouge, LA. 523 spam and scam calls have been reported from 225 numbers, contributing to 68,025 fraud reports filed in Louisiana ($89 million in losses).

225 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 225 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Baton Rouge.

Top reported scam patterns from 225

• impostor scams
• credit bureau scams

Top 3 scam types tied to 225 (Louisiana region)

1. impostor scams
2. credit bureau scams
3. debt collection abuse

Region patterns include statewide trends from the FTC Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2024 (68,025 reports, $89 million in losses across Louisiana).

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What to do if a 225 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 225 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 Louisiana Attorney General Consumer Protection at https://www.ag.state.la.us/Page/Consumer-Protection.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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