715 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 715? The 715 area code covers Northwest WI. 647 spam and scam calls have been reported from 715 numbers, contributing to 53,520 fraud reports filed in Wisconsin ($106 million in losses).

715 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 715 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Eau Claire, Wausau.

Top reported scam patterns from 715

• impostor scams
• online shopping fraud

Top 3 scam types tied to 715 (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 715 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 715 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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