Scam reports in 28277 — Charlotte, NC

Ballantyne's affluent retirees are targeted by investment fraud and Medicare scams. 584 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 28277. Statewide, North Carolina residents filed 144,909 fraud reports last year totalling $277 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 28277

• investment fraud
• Medicare fraud
• grandparent scam

The 704 area code covers Charlotte and 28277.

See all reported scams in Charlotte for citywide patterns.

What to do if you get a scam call in 28277

1. Don't answer unknown 704 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 NC Department of Justice Consumer Protection at https://ncdoj.gov/protecting-consumers/file-a-consumer-complaint/.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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