Scam reports in 02116 — Boston, MA

Back Bay reports frequent bank phishing and Apple support scams. 280 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 02116. Statewide, Massachusetts residents filed 81,434 fraud reports last year totalling $210 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 02116

• bank phishing
• tech support fraud
• online shopping fraud

The 617 area code covers Boston and 02116.

See all reported scams in Boston for citywide patterns.

What to do if you get a scam call in 02116

1. Don't answer unknown 617 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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