Scam reports in 85016 — Phoenix, AZ

The Arcadia/Camelback corridor of Phoenix reports heavy Medicare and IRS scam calls. 470 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 85016. Statewide, Arizona residents filed 106,023 fraud reports last year totalling $337 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 85016

• Medicare fraud
• grandparent scam
• IRS impersonation

The 602 area code covers Phoenix and 85016.

See all reported scams in Phoenix for citywide patterns.

What to do if you get a scam call in 85016

1. Don't answer unknown 602 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 Arizona Attorney General Consumer Protection at https://www.azag.gov/complaints/consumer.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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