252 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 252? The 252 area code covers East NC. 523 spam and scam calls have been reported from 252 numbers, contributing to 144,909 fraud reports filed in North Carolina ($277 million in losses).

252 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 252 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Greenville, Rocky Mount.

Top reported scam patterns from 252

• impostor scams
• online shopping fraud

Top 3 scam types tied to 252 (North Carolina 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 (144,909 reports, $277 million in losses across North Carolina).

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What to do if a 252 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 252 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 NC Department of Justice Consumer Protection at https://ncdoj.gov/protecting-consumers/file-a-consumer-complaint/.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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