878 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 878? The 878 area code covers Pittsburgh, PA. 957 spam and scam calls have been reported from 878 numbers, contributing to 184,269 fraud reports filed in Pennsylvania ($285 million in losses).

878 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 878 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Pittsburgh.

Top reported scam patterns from 878

• impostor scams
• credit bureau scams

Top 3 scam types tied to 878 (Pennsylvania 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 (184,269 reports, $285 million in losses across Pennsylvania).

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What to do if a 878 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 878 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 Pennsylvania Attorney General Bureau of Consumer Protection at https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/file-a-complaint/.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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