Scam reports in 78746 — Austin, TX

Westlake reports investment fraud and Medicare scam calls at very high rates. 698 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 78746. Statewide, Texas residents filed 462,667 fraud reports last year totalling $898 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 78746

• investment fraud
• Medicare fraud
• tech support fraud

The 512 area code covers Austin and 78746.

See all reported scams in Austin for citywide patterns.

What to do if you get a scam call in 78746

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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