424 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 424? The 424 area code covers West LA / South Bay, CA. 554 spam and scam calls have been reported from 424 numbers, contributing to 506,727 fraud reports filed in California ($1.68 billion in losses).

424 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

12

last 7 days

48

last 30 days

140

last 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 424 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Long Beach, Santa Monica.

Top reported scam patterns from 424

Top 3 scam types tied to 424 (California region)

  1. investment fraud
  2. impostor scams
  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).

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What to do if a 424 number calls you

  1. Don't answer unknown 424 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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