(828) 373-8431
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28616, 28622, 28641, 28646
Newland, NC
36° 5' 15.59", -81° 55' 37.07"
Reports indicate this number has been used in relation to a potential scam. Callers claim to be from a legal group discussing a pending lawsuit and inquired about a suspicious $135.00 transaction. Text messages were also sent regarding this transaction. Some individuals reported callers pretending to be from the IRS seeking to confirm social security numbers. This behavior raises significant suspicion and appears fraudulent.
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User comments regarding the number (828) 373-8431 indicate it may be associated with persistent spam or scam activity, with many reports of daily calls from various numbers. Commenters mention unsolicited messages about financial transactions, social security inquiries, and claims of pending lawsuits. Overall, users advise caution and recommend blocking or reporting the number.
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According to public data sources, the 828 area code serves a population of over 1.2 million with a slightly older demographic, as the median age is approximately 46 years, compared to the national median. This area is characterized by a predominantly White population. While the median household income has increased steadily from 2012 to 2022, it remains slightly below the national average. Labor force participation has declined slightly over the decade, though the employment rate has seen a modest rise.
FCC complaint metrics reveal shifting communication patterns in the 828 area code from 2014 to 2024. Wireless complaint incidents peaked in 2018, while reports concerning wired connections reached their highest levels in 2015 and 2017. There has been a notable increase in VOIP complaints by 2022, suggesting a growing preference for this method. In terms of call type, prerecorded voice complaints surged in 2022, whereas abandoned call grievances peaked in 2017 but have since decreased. Telemarketing complaints have diminished following their peak in 2015.
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(828) 373-8431 - March 19th, 2025 6:00pm
Left message stating i have a settlement pending and they need me to click on link to claim this settlement. They followed up with a text that had that link. Total SCAMMERS/SPAM.
(828) 373-8431 - April 25th, 2025 7:06pm
I was charged over 700$ and they want to freeze my apple account
(828) 373-8431 - March 13th, 2024 6:15pm | Reported from Atlanta, GA
Claim that they are a legal group and want to talk before the pending lawsuit goes any further.
(828) 373-8431 - February 26th, 2024 6:42pm | Reported from Ashburn, VA
did not say
(828) 373-8431 - October 12th, 2023 2:05pm
They sent me a text message asking I made a $135.00 transaction in NY on my credit card .... my bank would call me directly and put a hold on my account if they suspected unauthorized use of my cc
(828) 373-8431 - September 14th, 2023 11:44pm
they have tried two different times now on 828 area code. others have claimed that it was individuals pretending to be from the irs.
(828) 373-8431 - October 13th, 2023 3:12pm
Wanted to know if I made a charge at Philips 66.
(828) 373-8431 - September 15th, 2023 4:28pm
Want to confirm social security number
(828) 373-8431 - August 13th, 2020 7:09pm
That I would have interest free for 18 months on visa Second call first from different number. Same exact message. S****s with woman’s voice “hello?”
(828) 373-8431 - April 2nd, 2020 6:59pm | Reported from Asheville, NC
Spam
(828) 373-8431 - August 9th, 2019 3:39pm
They are pain in the A--. THEY HAVE CALLED FROM ALL DIFFERENT #'S, THEY ALSO CALL EVERYDAY. THEY HAVE CALLED MY HOUSE FROM JULY 24 TO TODAY AUG 9. I CALLED EVERY # THAT I HAVE TO BE DELETED FROM THEIR CALL LISTS.
(828) 373-8431 - August 9th, 2019 3:34pm
They have a WHOLE BLOCK OF #'S I HAVE 10 LISTED. THEY ARE FROM CROSSNORE, NC. THEY ALL S**** WITH 828-373-. I HAD TO CALL EACH # to be put on do not call list.
(828) 373-8431 - September 24th, 2019 4:56pm
They call every day, and use multiply numbers.