561 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 561? The 561 area code covers West Palm Beach, FL. 616 spam and scam calls have been reported from 561 numbers, contributing to 474,314 fraud reports filed in Florida ($866 million in losses).

561 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 561 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: West Palm Beach, Boca Raton.

Top reported scam patterns from 561

• Medicare scam
• investment fraud

Top 3 scam types tied to 561 (Florida region)

1. Medicare scam
2. investment fraud
3. credit bureau scams

Region patterns include statewide trends from the FTC Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2024 (474,314 reports, $866 million in losses across Florida).

ZIP codes within the 561 area code

• 33458 — Jupiter, FL
• 33401 — West Palm Beach, FL
• 33432 — Boca Raton, FL
• 33486 — Boca Raton, FL

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What to do if a 561 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 561 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 Florida Attorney General at https://www.myfloridalegal.com/.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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