Scam reports in 92037 — La Jolla, CA

La Jolla retirees are targeted by investment fraud, Medicare and grandparent scams. 489 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 92037. Statewide, California residents filed 506,727 fraud reports last year totalling $1.68 billion in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 92037

The 858 area code covers La Jolla and 92037.

See all reported scams in La Jolla for citywide patterns.

What to do if you get a scam call in 92037

  1. Don't answer unknown 858 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 California Attorney General at https://oag.ca.gov/contact/consumer-complaint-against-business-or-company.
  5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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