530 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 530? The 530 area code covers Northern CA. 492 spam and scam calls have been reported from 530 numbers, contributing to 506,727 fraud reports filed in California ($1.68 billion in losses).

530 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

19

last 7 days

56

last 30 days

139

last 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 530 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Redding, Chico.

Top reported scam patterns from 530

Top 3 scam types tied to 530 (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 530 number calls you

  1. Don't answer unknown 530 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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