971 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 971? The 971 area code covers Portland, OR. 771 spam and scam calls have been reported from 971 numbers, contributing to 46,207 fraud reports filed in Oregon ($124 million in losses).

971 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 971 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Portland.

Top reported scam patterns from 971

• impostor scams
• investment fraud

Top 3 scam types tied to 971 (Oregon region)

1. impostor scams
2. investment fraud
3. online shopping fraud

Region patterns include statewide trends from the FTC Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2024 (46,207 reports, $124 million in losses across Oregon).

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What to do if a 971 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 971 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 Oregon Department of Justice Consumer Protection at https://www.doj.state.or.us/consumer-protection/.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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