949 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 949? The 949 area code covers Orange County, CA. 926 spam and scam calls have been reported from 949 numbers, contributing to 506,727 fraud reports filed in California ($1.68 billion in losses).

949 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 949 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Irvine, Newport Beach.

Top reported scam patterns from 949

• investment fraud
• impostor scams

Top 3 scam types tied to 949 (California region)

1. investment fraud
2. impostor scams
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).

ZIP codes within the 949 area code

• 92653 — Laguna Hills, CA
• 92691 — Mission Viejo, CA

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What to do if a 949 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 949 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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