916 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 916? The 916 area code covers Sacramento, CA. 740 spam and scam calls have been reported from 916 numbers, contributing to 506,727 fraud reports filed in California ($1.68 billion in losses).

916 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

24

last 7 days

71

last 30 days

192

last 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 916 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Sacramento.

Top reported scam patterns from 916

Top 3 scam types tied to 916 (California 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 (506,727 reports, $1.68 billion in losses across California).

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What to do if a 916 number calls you

  1. Don't answer unknown 916 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 California Attorney General at https://oag.ca.gov/contact/consumer-complaint-against-business-or-company.
  5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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