859 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 859? The 859 area code covers Lexington, KY. 926 spam and scam calls have been reported from 859 numbers, contributing to 38,739 fraud reports filed in Kentucky ($71 million in losses).

859 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 859 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Lexington.

Top reported scam patterns from 859

• impostor scams
• credit bureau scams

Top 3 scam types tied to 859 (Kentucky region)

1. impostor scams
2. credit bureau scams
3. online shopping fraud

Region patterns include statewide trends from the FTC Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2024 (38,739 reports, $71 million in losses across Kentucky).

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What to do if a 859 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 859 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 Kentucky Attorney General Consumer Protection at https://ag.ky.gov/Resources/Consumer-Resources/scams/Pages/default.aspx.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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