850 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 850? The 850 area code covers Tallahassee/Pensacola, FL. 647 spam and scam calls have been reported from 850 numbers, contributing to 474,314 fraud reports filed in Florida ($866 million in losses).

850 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 850 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Tallahassee, Pensacola.

Top reported scam patterns from 850

• impostor scams
• online shopping fraud

Top 3 scam types tied to 850 (Florida 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 (474,314 reports, $866 million in losses across Florida).

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What to do if a 850 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 850 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 Florida Attorney General at https://www.myfloridalegal.com/.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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