Who calls from (317) 805-9522? Reported 12 times from Indiana
Reported by more than one person, so it is unlikely to be a wrong number.
Last reported 5 August 2026
What we know about (317) 805-9522
- Times reported
- 12 times
- First reported
- 5 August 2026
- Filed under
- No Subject Provided
- Area code registered to
- Indiana
- Line type
- Mobile or landline
You were having a quiet evening at home, maybe watching TV or reading a book, when your phone rang. You picked it up, and on the other end was a serious-sounding person claiming to be from a government agency, like the IRS or Social Security. They told you that there was a problem with your account, and if you didn't take care of it right away, you could be in big trouble.
The caller sounded convincing, with a sense of urgency in their voice. They might have even given you a fake badge number or a case number to make it seem more real. You started to feel a little anxious, wondering if you had really done something wrong. The caller then told you that to fix the problem, you needed to pay a fee using a gift card. They might have said something like, 'We accept payment in the form of iTunes or Google Play gift cards, can you go to the store and purchase one of those for us?'
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The pressure tactic was working, and you might have been tempted to just go along with it to avoid any more hassle. But here's the thing: this is a scam. The caller is not really from the government, and they don't need you to pay them with a gift card. In fact, the government will never ask you to pay with a gift card. If you were to give them the gift card information, they would use it to buy things online, and you would be out the money.
Don't Fall for the Gift Card Trap
It's easy to see why people fall for this type of scam. The caller is pushy and makes it sound like it's an emergency. They might even threaten to arrest you or take away your benefits if you don't comply. But it's all a lie. The only way to get out of this situation is to hang up the phone. Don't engage with the caller, and don't give them any information.
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If you're unsure about a call like this, you can always hang up and call the agency back yourself. Look up the phone number on the agency's website, and call them directly. They will be able to tell you if there really is a problem with your account. And if there is, they will work with you to resolve it, without asking you to pay with a gift card.
The next time your phone rings and someone on the other end is trying to convince you to pay with a gift card, just remember: it's a scam, and you should hang up the phone.
Questions people ask about (317) 805-9522
Who is calling from (317) 805-9522?
Reports have not identified who the caller claims to be. The number has been reported 12 times on this site.
Should I answer (317) 805-9522?
You do not have to. If it matters, the caller will leave a message, and you can call the organisation back on a number you already have rather than one you were given on the call.
Where is (317) 805-9522 calling from?
The area code is registered to Indiana. The number displayed on a phone can be faked, so the call itself may originate anywhere.
How do I stop calls from (317) 805-9522?
Block the number in your phone settings, register with the National Do Not Call Registry, and report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov. Blocking one number will not stop a caller who changes numbers.
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