586 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 586? The 586 area code covers Macomb County, MI. 833 spam and scam calls have been reported from 586 numbers, contributing to 117,326 fraud reports filed in Michigan ($204 million in losses).

586 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 586 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Warren, Sterling Heights.

Top reported scam patterns from 586

• impostor scams
• online shopping fraud

Top 3 scam types tied to 586 (Michigan 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 (117,326 reports, $204 million in losses across Michigan).

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What to do if a 586 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 586 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 Michigan Attorney General Consumer Protection at https://www.michigan.gov/ag/consumer-protection.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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