Scam reports in 22101 — McLean, VA

McLean's affluent retiree population is targeted by investment fraud and Medicare scams. 204 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 22101. Statewide, Virginia residents filed 117,836 fraud reports last year totalling $294 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 22101

• investment fraud
• Medicare fraud
• grandparent scam

The 703 area code covers McLean and 22101.

What to do if you get a scam call in 22101

1. Don't answer unknown 703 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 Virginia Attorney General Consumer Protection at https://www.oag.state.va.us/consumercomplaintform.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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