Scammers use area code 475 for fake legal threats and aggressive charity fundraising. They manipulate you into donating to police or fire funds that do not actually exist.
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Getting calls from 475 area code and wonder if it's a scam? You're not alone. Scammers frequently spoof Connecticut (Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford) phone numbers to trick you into answering. Here are the most common area code 475 scams based on user comments:
Scammers from the 475 area code are leaving voicemails claiming you have "pending allegations" or "two pending matters" against you. They threaten to actively pursue you at your home or place of employment if you don't call back to resolve the case file voluntarily.
Real process servers do not call ahead to warn you; they are paid to locate and serve you with documents in person. They will never offer you a chance to "resolve your case file" over the phone to avoid being served.
"This imperative message is for ________. I'm contacting you from the processing department. I rec'd an order for you pertaining to two pending matters. Unfortunately b/c I was unable to reach you by phone I may be actively pusuing you at your place of employment or residence. You have the right to contact the client to resolve your case file voluntarily... You have been notified."
Callers are using robocalls and high-pressure tactics to solicit donations for fake charities, often claiming to represent Connecticut police, fire fighters, or breast cancer campaigns. They can become rude or hang up if you offer a small donation, and some calls begin by asking, "Is the lady of the house there?"
Legitimate charities welcome donations of any size and do not use high-pressure tactics. Local Connecticut police and fire departments typically fundraise through community events or official mailings, not by cold-calling residents for credit card numbers.
"Person ( male ) called 3/29/2019, 12:15 pm. Call was regarding giving a donation to the State Police Fund. I said yes... I said I could only give $10.00 ( ten dollars ) , tone in voice changed & HE said 'maybe you can donate next time' !!!!!!!"
Scammers are calling Connecticut residents pretending to be from electric suppliers like "Discount Power" or "Nationalgrid." They will call repeatedly, sometimes back-to-back, trying to trick you into "verifying" your personal and account information to supposedly lower your rate.
Your utility company already has your account information and will not call you to ask you to "verify" it over the phone. Official notices about your account or rates are typically sent via U.S. Mail or through your online account portal.
"Caller said he was from Discount Power, which is my electric supplier. Repeatedly called four times back to back when I didn't respond. Had gotten a similar call asking me to verify my info. I called Discount Power directly and they said it was not them and my account was fine."
Automated robocalls are targeting residents with fake warnings from the Social Security Administration (SSA) or Medicare. Callers using names like "officer Marie" may claim your SSN is involved in fraud, while others threaten you will be "declared ineligible to receive Medicare" if you don't respond.
Government agencies like the Social Security Administration and Medicare will never call you to threaten you or demand immediate payment. They primarily communicate with citizens via official U.S. Mail.
"The gist of the calls is that failure to respond to the call will result in the consumer being declared ineligible to receive Medicare. THIS IS A SCAM."
You may be receiving relentless calls from a "Service Department" or "Dealer services" about your car's extended warranty. These scammers often call about a car you don't even own and will refuse to provide a company address or remove you from their call list.
These calls are not from your car's manufacturer or dealer. They are high-pressure sales pitches for overpriced and often worthless third-party service contracts that have many loopholes to deny claims.
"Dealer services- refuses to provide an address for their supposedly legitimate company when notified that I will be filing a police complain for harassment. Total scam."
This scam starts with a fake website or pop-up directing you to call a number for tech support from a company like Apple. Once you call, an imposter using a name like "Mike Smith" will falsely claim your account has been hacked and demand you buy hundreds of dollars in Google gift cards to "secure" it.
Legitimate companies like Apple will never, under any circumstance, demand payment in the form of gift cards. Gift cards are a common tool for scammers because they are untraceable, like sending cash.
"He named himself Mike Smith, pretending to be an Appel employee... He told me my account has been hacked and that I needed to buy 300$ Worth of Google cards to “secure my Appel Account”. Fraud....fraud.... fraud."
Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 201 Scams and Spam Calls
No, area code 475 is not a scam. It's a legitimate telephone area code serving millions of legitimate residents and businesses in Connecticut, United States. Area code 475 is a general purpose code that has been in service since December 12, 2009.
Most common 475 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 Connecticut, or have a 475 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.
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