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Scam Calls in Maryland, August 2026

Maryland residents filed 1,603 scam call complaints in August 2026, ranking #25 of 53 states. The scam reported most here is Debt reduction.

1,603
Complaints in August 2026
709
Different numbers reported by Maryland residents
1,719
Complaints on record in total

Last 5 months in Maryland

0
2
0
41
1,603
Aug 2023May 2026Jun 2026Jul 2026Aug 2026

What the calls were about

Debt reduction
384
Impersonation
313
Dropped or silent call
245
Medical or prescriptions
80
Home improvement
48
Warranties
44

Robocall or real person?

Recorded message
78%
Live caller
22%

Numbers calling Maryland the most

NumberReports from MarylandReports nationwide
(240) 585-8243 20 23
(771) 253-6275 16 18
(775) 438-1723 13 302
(240) 824-1816 12 18
(866) 386-5418 9 75
(781) 527-1024 9 11
(410) 620-3622 8 10
(227) 315-0430 8 10
(443) 251-1218 7 8
(301) 690-6059 7 8

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 Maryland 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 4 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