862 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 862? The 862 area code covers North Jersey (Newark). 740 spam and scam calls have been reported from 862 numbers, contributing to 139,551 fraud reports filed in New Jersey ($314 million in losses).

862 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 862 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Newark, Paterson.

Top reported scam patterns from 862

• impostor scams
• credit bureau scams

Top 3 scam types tied to 862 (New Jersey region)

1. impostor scams
2. credit bureau scams
3. bank and lender complaints

Region patterns include statewide trends from the FTC Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2024 (139,551 reports, $314 million in losses across New Jersey).

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What to do if a 862 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 862 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 New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs at https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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