562 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 562? The 562 area code covers Long Beach, CA. 647 spam and scam calls have been reported from 562 numbers, contributing to 506,727 fraud reports filed in California ($1.68 billion in losses).

562 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

18

last 7 days

59

last 30 days

166

last 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 562 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Long Beach.

Top reported scam patterns from 562

Top 3 scam types tied to 562 (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 562 number calls you

  1. Don't answer unknown 562 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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