Scam reports in 77024 — Houston, TX

Memorial / Hunters Creek retirees are targeted by investment fraud and Medicare scams. 470 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 77024. Statewide, Texas residents filed 462,667 fraud reports last year totalling $898 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 77024

• investment fraud
• Medicare fraud
• grandparent scam

The 713 area code covers Houston and 77024.

See all reported scams in Houston for citywide patterns.

What to do if you get a scam call in 77024

1. Don't answer unknown 713 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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