The 769 area code is being used for auto warranty robocalls and fake student loan schemes. Callers promise loan forgiveness or extended car coverage to get your credit card number.
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Getting calls from 769 area code and wonder if it's a scam? You're not alone. Scammers frequently spoof Mississippi (Jackson, Hattiesburg, Meridian) phone numbers to trick you into answering. Here are the most common area code 769 scams based on user comments:
Residents in the 769 area code are receiving a high volume of robocalls from people like "Linda from dealer processing" about renewing a "car maintenance policy." These calls often target individuals who don't even have such a policy and can turn aggressive if you challenge them or call them a scammer.
Your vehicle manufacturer or a legitimate warranty company will send official notices by mail. They will not rely on high-pressure, unsolicited robocalls to sell you a policy.
"They are calling about your car warranty. I made the mistake telling him was a scammer and should be ashamed and I hung up and he called back and I did not answer but he left a nasty message.."
Scammers are calling to falsely inform you that "federal laws had changed regarding student loans" and they can help you set up payments to comply with new rules. These calls are fraudulent and are frequently made to Mississippians who do not have any student loans.
The Department of Education communicates about loan programs through official channels like their website or U.S. Mail, not through unsolicited phone calls demanding immediate action.
"Caller stated federal laws had changed regarding student loans and he could help me set up my payments to comply with the new rules. I have no student loans."
This aggressive scam involves a caller claiming to be delivering legal documents for a "pending civil lawsuit," often related to a payday loan. If you question them, they transfer you to another person who uses "intimidation tactics." They also threaten to contact your HR or payroll department after "third failed attempts" to scare you into paying.
Real process servers do not call ahead to warn you or threaten to contact your employer. They are legally required to deliver official court documents in person without prior notice.
"this message is in regards to a complaint notice to your attention... after the third failed attempts I'm required to direct further attempts to your HR or payroll department on file."
Callers are targeting seniors by posing as the "Medicare Help Center" to discuss "recent changes." One caller named "Randy" reportedly tried very hard to get a victim to say the word "yes," likely for a voice signature. Other calls offer a "free" knee or back brace in a ploy to get your Medicare number for fraudulent billing.
Medicare will never call you to offer free medical equipment or sell you anything. These are well-known scams designed to steal your identity and commit insurance fraud.
"Randy called from the Medicare Help Center to advise me of recent changes. Tried very hard to get me to say 'yes'. Informed him that he was the 9th caller and to stop, remove my number and this is harassment. He hung up on ME!"
This is a particularly frightening scam where the caller claims to be from the "so so security office" and threatens you with a "warrant for your arrest." The only way to stop the arrest, they claim, is to immediately give them the last four digits of your Social Security number over the phone.
The Social Security Administration will never call you to threaten you with arrest or demand personal information. Law enforcement agencies do not call people to warn them about warrants. These are scare tactics used by criminals.
"I’m Registered with the do not call registry and constantly receiving phone calls Saying they are from the so so security office saying if I do not call and give the last four numbers of my social security number there would be a warrant for my arrest."
Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 201 Scams and Spam Calls
No, area code 769 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in Mississippi, United States. Area code 769 is a general purpose code that has been in service since March 14, 2005.
Most common 769 scam types are:
You're likely experiencing "Neighbor Spoofing." Scammers fake their caller ID to display local or familiar numbers. If you live in or near Mississippi, or have a 769 phone number yourself, scammers know you're more likely to answer what appears to be a local call.
Calling back to unknown spam number may incur premium charges or at least confirm your phone number is active and lead to more spam and scam calls.
There are three main ways to reduce spam calls:
It's definitely possible to block all specific area code phone numbers. However, we do not recommend this option because it would also prevent friends, family, doctors, and legitimate businesses from reaching you.
Other Mississippi area codes where scam and spam calls are regularly reported: