336 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 336? The 336 area code covers Greensboro/Winston-Salem, NC. 616 spam and scam calls have been reported from 336 numbers, contributing to 144,909 fraud reports filed in North Carolina ($277 million in losses).

336 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 336 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Greensboro, Winston-Salem.

Top reported scam patterns from 336

• impostor scams
• online shopping fraud

Top 3 scam types tied to 336 (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 336 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 336 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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