272 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 272? The 272 area code covers Northeast PA (Scranton). 585 spam and scam calls have been reported from 272 numbers, contributing to 184,269 fraud reports filed in Pennsylvania ($285 million in losses).

272 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 272 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Scranton.

Top reported scam patterns from 272

• impostor scams
• online shopping fraud

Top 3 scam types tied to 272 (Pennsylvania 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 (184,269 reports, $285 million in losses across Pennsylvania).

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What to do if a 272 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 272 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 Pennsylvania Attorney General Bureau of Consumer Protection at https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/file-a-complaint/.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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