Scam reports in 21218 — Baltimore, MD

Charles Village, near Hopkins, reports student loan and IRS scam calls heavily. 356 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 21218. Statewide, Maryland residents filed 111,041 fraud reports last year totalling $199 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 21218

• student loan scam
• IRS impersonation
• tech support fraud

The 410 area code covers Baltimore and 21218.

See all reported scams in Baltimore for citywide patterns.

What to do if you get a scam call in 21218

1. Don't answer unknown 410 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 Maryland Attorney General Consumer Protection at https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/Pages/CPD/.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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