Scam call trends
July 2026
Aggregate reported-call activity across US geographic area codes for the 30 days to 28 July 2026. Figures count distinct numbers reported, not calls placed.
Updated 28 July 2026
Where it stands
- US area codes drew reports against 156,590 distinct numbers in the 30 days to 28 July 2026.
- The South accounts for 44% of all reported numbers, the largest share of any US region.
- Area code 304 (Charleston) drew the most reports of any US area code, at 2,098 numbers in the 30 days to 28 July 2026.
By region
Reported numbers and month-over-month change, aggregated across every area code in each region.
| Region | Codes | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| South | 122 | 68,886 |
| West | 72 | 31,839 |
| Midwest | 78 | 30,013 |
| Northeast | 59 | 25,852 |
A number listed here may itself be a spoofing victim rather than the caller. These are unverified consumer reports.
Source: FTC Do Not Call Reported Calls Data, unverified consumer reports, retrieved 28 July 2026. Request a correction.
Highest volume
The area codes drawing the most reported numbers in the 30 days to 28 July 2026.
| Code | Location | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| 304 | Charleston, WV | 2,098 |
| 813 | Tampa, FL | 2,023 |
| 502 | Louisville, KY | 1,606 |
| 270 | Bowling Green, KY | 1,595 |
| 518 | Albany, NY | 1,447 |
| 520 | Tucson, AZ | 1,435 |
| 434 | Lynchburg, VA | 1,432 |
| 540 | Roanoke, VA | 1,402 |
| 903 | Tyler, TX | 1,381 |
| 804 | Richmond, VA | 1,320 |
A number listed here may itself be a spoofing victim rather than the caller. These are unverified consumer reports.
Source: FTC Do Not Call Reported Calls Data, unverified consumer reports, retrieved 28 July 2026. Request a correction.
What the calls were about
Every complaint carries a subject chosen by the person reporting it. This is the national mix for the 30 days to 28 July 2026, across all US area codes.
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)
44% of complaints · 31,354 reports
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends
27% of complaints · 19,122 reports
Medical & prescriptions
17% of complaints · 12,450 reports
Home improvement & cleaning
4% of complaints · 3,231 reports
Warranties & protection plans
3% of complaints · 2,088 reports
Energy, solar, & utilities
1% of complaints · 996 reports