Scam Calls in California, August 2026
California residents filed 10,993 scam call complaints in August 2026, ranking #2 of 53 states. The scam reported most here is Debt reduction.
10,993
Complaints in August 2026
4,407
Different numbers reported by California residents
11,603
Complaints on record in total
Last 5 months in California
What the calls were about
Debt reduction
3,689
Impersonation
2,395
Dropped or silent call
1,562
Home improvement
308
Medical or prescriptions
230
Travel or timeshare
151
Robocall or real person?
Recorded message
71%
Live caller
29%
Numbers calling California the most
| Number | Reports from California | Reports nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| (321) 395-8702 | 166 | 1,102 |
| (800) 942-3767 | 41 | 72 |
| (217) 834-9517 | 37 | 277 |
| (321) 866-1469 | 36 | 181 |
| (805) 507-3989 | 34 | 43 |
| (775) 438-1723 | 33 | 302 |
| (369) 216-6437 | 28 | 429 |
| (331) 888-1773 | 27 | 232 |
| (866) 950-7780 | 25 | 31 |
| (858) 666-9980 | 24 | 66 |
Got a call from one of these numbers?
Do not call back and do not share any code, card number or account detail. Check the number on our robocall checker, and if you already paid, follow the steps on our help page today. Then report it so the next person in California is warned.
Other states
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- Texas
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- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
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- Virgin Islands
- Guam
Figures come from FTC Do Not Call complaint records plus reports sent to us directly by scam victims, counted by the state of the person reporting. Monthly figures are estimates for numbers reported from more than one state. Last refreshed 4 October 2026.