508 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 508? The 508 area code covers Worcester/Cape Cod, MA. 647 spam and scam calls have been reported from 508 numbers, contributing to 81,434 fraud reports filed in Massachusetts ($210 million in losses).

508 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 508 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Worcester, New Bedford.

Top reported scam patterns from 508

• impostor scams
• online shopping fraud

Top 3 scam types tied to 508 (Massachusetts 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 (81,434 reports, $210 million in losses across Massachusetts).

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What to do if a 508 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 508 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 Massachusetts Attorney General Consumer Protection at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/consumer-advocacy-and-response-division.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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