Scam reports in 20015 — Washington, DC

Chevy Chase DC residents see IRS and Medicare scam calls frequently. 242 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 20015. Statewide, District of Columbia residents filed 16,860 fraud reports last year totalling $30 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 20015

• IRS impersonation
• Medicare fraud
• grandparent scam

The 202 area code covers Washington and 20015.

See all reported scams in Washington for citywide patterns.

What to do if you get a scam call in 20015

1. Don't answer unknown 202 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 DC Office of the Attorney General at https://oag.dc.gov/consumer-protection.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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