808 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 808? The 808 area code covers Statewide, HI. 740 spam and scam calls have been reported from 808 numbers, contributing to 14,163 fraud reports filed in Hawaii ($62 million in losses).

808 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 808 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Honolulu, Hilo.

Top reported scam patterns from 808

• impostor scams
• investment fraud

Top 3 scam types tied to 808 (Hawaii region)

1. impostor scams
2. investment fraud
3. credit bureau scams

Region patterns include statewide trends from the FTC Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2024 (14,163 reports, $62 million in losses across Hawaii).

ZIP codes within the 808 area code

• 96815 — Honolulu, HI
• 96825 — Honolulu, HI

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What to do if a 808 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 808 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 Hawaii Office of Consumer Protection at https://cca.hawaii.gov/ocp/.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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