551 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 551? The 551 area code covers North Jersey. 585 spam and scam calls have been reported from 551 numbers, contributing to 139,551 fraud reports filed in New Jersey ($314 million in losses).

551 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 551 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Jersey City.

Top reported scam patterns from 551

• impostor scams
• investment fraud

Top 3 scam types tied to 551 (New Jersey 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 (139,551 reports, $314 million in losses across New Jersey).

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What to do if a 551 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 551 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 New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs at https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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