445 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 445? The 445 area code covers Philadelphia, PA. 647 spam and scam calls have been reported from 445 numbers, contributing to 184,269 fraud reports filed in Pennsylvania ($285 million in losses).

445 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

18

last 7 days

59

last 30 days

166

last 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 445 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Philadelphia.

Top reported scam patterns from 445

Top 3 scam types tied to 445 (Pennsylvania region)

  1. impostor scams
  2. credit bureau scams
  3. bank and lender complaints

Region patterns include statewide trends from the FTC Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2024 (184,269 reports, $285 million in losses across Pennsylvania).

What to do if a 445 number calls you

  1. Don't answer unknown 445 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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