231 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 231? The 231 area code covers Northwest MI. 430 spam and scam calls have been reported from 231 numbers, contributing to 117,326 fraud reports filed in Michigan ($204 million in losses).

231 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 231 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Traverse City, Muskegon.

Top reported scam patterns from 231

• impostor scams
• online shopping fraud

Top 3 scam types tied to 231 (Michigan 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 (117,326 reports, $204 million in losses across Michigan).

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What to do if a 231 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 231 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 Michigan Attorney General Consumer Protection at https://www.michigan.gov/ag/consumer-protection.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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