640 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 640? The 640 area code covers South/Central NJ. 554 spam and scam calls have been reported from 640 numbers, contributing to 139,551 fraud reports filed in New Jersey ($314 million in losses).

640 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 640 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Trenton.

Top reported scam patterns from 640

• impostor scams
• online shopping fraud

Top 3 scam types tied to 640 (New Jersey 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 (139,551 reports, $314 million in losses across New Jersey).

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What to do if a 640 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 640 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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