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Scam Calls in Iowa, August 2026

Iowa residents filed 1,311 scam call complaints in August 2026, ranking #27 of 53 states. The scam reported most here is Debt reduction.

1,311
Complaints in August 2026
555
Different numbers reported by Iowa residents
1,471
Complaints on record in total

Last 5 months in Iowa

4
5
45
67
1,311
Dec 2025May 2026Jun 2026Jul 2026Aug 2026

What the calls were about

Debt reduction
311
Dropped or silent call
204
Medical or prescriptions
168
Impersonation
150
Warranties
33
Home improvement
30

Robocall or real person?

Recorded message
85%
Live caller
15%

Numbers calling Iowa the most

NumberReports from IowaReports nationwide
(219) 244-6145 23 21
(978) 775-2963 8 16
(319) 538-0726 8 10
(217) 834-9517 7 277
(833) 662-5788 5 82
(928) 413-9876 5 16
(855) 564-7146 5 12
(520) 980-4636 5 9
(855) 564-4640 5 8
(515) 297-7388 5 6

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 Iowa is warned.

Other states

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 3 October 2026.

You're Safe Here. Let's Fix This Now.

If you already sent money or shared information, act fast. Follow these steps in order.

1

Call Your Bank or Card Company Immediately

Use the number on the back of your card, not any number the caller gave you. Ask them to freeze the transaction or account.

2

Call the National Elder Fraud Hotline

Free help, Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Call 1-833-372-8311
3

Report It to the Government

File a free report at the Federal Trade Commission so they can investigate.

Go to reportfraud.ftc.gov