408 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 408? The 408 area code covers San Jose, CA. 616 spam and scam calls have been reported from 408 numbers, contributing to 506,727 fraud reports filed in California ($1.68 billion in losses).

408 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

16

last 7 days

55

last 30 days

157

last 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 408 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: San Jose.

Top reported scam patterns from 408

Top 3 scam types tied to 408 (California region)

  1. tech support fraud
  2. investment fraud
  3. credit bureau scams

Region patterns include statewide trends from the FTC Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2024 (506,727 reports, $1.68 billion in losses across California).

What to do if a 408 number calls you

  1. Don't answer unknown 408 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 California Attorney General at https://oag.ca.gov/contact/consumer-complaint-against-business-or-company.
  5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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