Scam reports in 38138 — Germantown, TN

Germantown TN's affluent retirees are targeted by investment fraud and Medicare scams. 527 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 38138. Statewide, Tennessee residents filed 83,027 fraud reports last year totalling $157 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 38138

• investment fraud
• Medicare fraud
• tech support fraud

The 901 area code covers Germantown and 38138.

What to do if you get a scam call in 38138

1. Don't answer unknown 901 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 TN Division of Consumer Affairs at https://www.tn.gov/commerce/consumer.html.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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