442 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 442? The 442 area code covers San Diego/Inland Empire, CA. 554 spam and scam calls have been reported from 442 numbers, contributing to 506,727 fraud reports filed in California ($1.68 billion in losses).

442 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 442 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Carlsbad, El Centro.

Top reported scam patterns from 442

• impostor scams
• online shopping fraud

Top 3 scam types tied to 442 (California 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 (506,727 reports, $1.68 billion in losses across California).

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What to do if a 442 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 442 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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