978 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 978? The 978 area code covers Northeast MA. 988 spam and scam calls have been reported from 978 numbers, contributing to 81,434 fraud reports filed in Massachusetts ($210 million in losses).

978 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 978 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Lowell, Lawrence.

Top reported scam patterns from 978

• impostor scams
• online shopping fraud

Top 3 scam types tied to 978 (Massachusetts region)

1. impostor scams
2. online shopping fraud
3. credit bureau scams

Region patterns include statewide trends from the FTC Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2024 (81,434 reports, $210 million in losses across Massachusetts).

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What to do if a 978 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 978 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 Massachusetts Attorney General Consumer Protection at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/consumer-advocacy-and-response-division.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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