Scam reports in 75205 — Dallas, TX

University Park / Highland Park retirees are targeted by investment fraud and Medicare scams. 451 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 75205. Statewide, Texas residents filed 462,667 fraud reports last year totalling $898 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 75205

• investment fraud
• Medicare fraud
• grandparent scam

The 214 area code covers Dallas and 75205.

See all reported scams in Dallas for citywide patterns.

What to do if you get a scam call in 75205

1. Don't answer unknown 214 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 Texas Attorney General Consumer Protection at https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection/file-consumer-complaint.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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