769 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 769? The 769 area code covers Central MS. 926 spam and scam calls have been reported from 769 numbers, contributing to 36,023 fraud reports filed in Mississippi ($44 million in losses).

769 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 769 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Jackson.

Top reported scam patterns from 769

• impostor scams
• credit bureau scams

Top 3 scam types tied to 769 (Mississippi region)

1. impostor scams
2. credit bureau scams
3. bank and lender complaints

Region patterns include statewide trends from the FTC Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2024 (36,023 reports, $44 million in losses across Mississippi).

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What to do if a 769 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 769 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 Mississippi Attorney General Consumer Protection at https://www.ago.state.ms.us/divisions/consumer-protection/.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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