Scam reports in 78701 — Austin, TX

Downtown Austin sees frequent Chase and Apple support phishing scams. 527 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 78701. Statewide, Texas residents filed 462,667 fraud reports last year totalling $898 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 78701

• bank phishing
• tech support fraud
• online shopping fraud

The 512 area code covers Austin and 78701.

See all reported scams in Austin for citywide patterns.

What to do if you get a scam call in 78701

1. Don't answer unknown 512 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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