860 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 860? The 860 area code covers Hartford, CT. 678 spam and scam calls have been reported from 860 numbers, contributing to 43,890 fraud reports filed in Connecticut ($90 million in losses).

860 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

20

last 7 days

64

last 30 days

175

last 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 860 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Hartford.

Top reported scam patterns from 860

Top 3 scam types tied to 860 (Connecticut 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 (43,890 reports, $90 million in losses across Connecticut).

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What to do if a 860 number calls you

  1. Don't answer unknown 860 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 Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection at https://portal.ct.gov/dcp.
  5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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