Scam reports in 76116 — Fort Worth, TX

Westover Hills retirees are targeted by investment fraud and Medicare scams. 489 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 76116. Statewide, Texas residents filed 462,667 fraud reports last year totalling $898 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 76116

• investment fraud
• Medicare fraud
• grandparent scam

The 817 area code covers Fort Worth and 76116.

See all reported scams in Fort Worth for citywide patterns.

What to do if you get a scam call in 76116

1. Don't answer unknown 817 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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