510 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 510? The 510 area code covers Oakland, CA. 430 spam and scam calls have been reported from 510 numbers, contributing to 506,727 fraud reports filed in California ($1.68 billion in losses).

510 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

15

last 7 days

48

last 30 days

122

last 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 510 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Oakland, Berkeley.

Top reported scam patterns from 510

Top 3 scam types tied to 510 (California region)

  1. impostor scams
  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 510 number calls you

  1. Don't answer unknown 510 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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