Scam reports in 98112 — Seattle, WA

Capitol Hill / Madison Park reports heavy tech support and investment scam volume. 489 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 98112. Statewide, Washington residents filed 87,780 fraud reports last year totalling $297 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 98112

• tech support fraud
• investment fraud
• Medicare fraud

The 206 area code covers Seattle and 98112.

See all reported scams in Seattle for citywide patterns.

What to do if you get a scam call in 98112

1. Don't answer unknown 206 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 Washington Attorney General Consumer Protection at https://www.atg.wa.gov/file-complaint.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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