985 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 985? The 985 area code covers Southeast LA. 926 spam and scam calls have been reported from 985 numbers, contributing to 68,025 fraud reports filed in Louisiana ($89 million in losses).

985 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 985 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Houma, Slidell.

Top reported scam patterns from 985

• impostor scams
• credit bureau scams

Top 3 scam types tied to 985 (Louisiana region)

1. impostor scams
2. credit bureau scams
3. debt collection abuse

Region patterns include statewide trends from the FTC Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2024 (68,025 reports, $89 million in losses across Louisiana).

Related area codes

• 225 area code spam & scam calls — Baton Rouge, LA
• 318 area code spam & scam calls — North LA (Shreveport)
• 337 area code spam & scam calls — Lafayette/Lake Charles, LA
• 504 area code spam & scam calls — New Orleans, LA
• 303 area code spam & scam calls — Denver, CO
• 870 area code spam & scam calls — East/South AR
• 914 area code spam & scam calls — Westchester County, NY
• 877 area code spam & scam calls
• 720 area code spam & scam calls — Denver, CO
• 480 area code spam & scam calls — East Valley (Mesa, Scottsdale), AZ
• 302 area code spam & scam calls — Statewide, DE
• 323 area code spam & scam calls — Los Angeles, CA

What to do if a 985 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 985 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 Louisiana Attorney General Consumer Protection at https://www.ag.state.la.us/Page/Consumer-Protection.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

ScamRadar · Blog · Scam Database · Is It Legit? · About