818 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 818? The 818 area code covers San Fernando Valley, CA. 771 spam and scam calls have been reported from 818 numbers, contributing to 506,727 fraud reports filed in California ($1.68 billion in losses).

818 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

19

last 7 days

75

last 30 days

201

last 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 818 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Burbank, Glendale.

Top reported scam patterns from 818

Top 3 scam types tied to 818 (California 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 (506,727 reports, $1.68 billion in losses across California).

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What to do if a 818 number calls you

  1. Don't answer unknown 818 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 California Attorney General at https://oag.ca.gov/contact/consumer-complaint-against-business-or-company.
  5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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