839 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 839? The 839 area code covers Columbia, SC. 864 spam and scam calls have been reported from 839 numbers, contributing to 80,070 fraud reports filed in South Carolina ($137 million in losses).

839 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 839 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Columbia.

Top reported scam patterns from 839

• impostor scams
• online shopping fraud

Top 3 scam types tied to 839 (South Carolina 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 (80,070 reports, $137 million in losses across South Carolina).

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What to do if a 839 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 839 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 SC Department of Consumer Affairs at https://consumer.sc.gov/.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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