608 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 608? The 608 area code covers Madison, WI. 678 spam and scam calls have been reported from 608 numbers, contributing to 53,520 fraud reports filed in Wisconsin ($106 million in losses).

608 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 608 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Madison.

Top reported scam patterns from 608

• impostor scams
• online shopping fraud

Top 3 scam types tied to 608 (Wisconsin 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 (53,520 reports, $106 million in losses across Wisconsin).

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What to do if a 608 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 608 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 Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection at https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/ConsumerProtection.aspx.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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