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Scam Calls in Massachusetts, August 2026

Massachusetts residents filed 2,563 scam call complaints in August 2026, ranking #15 of 53 states. The scam reported most here is Debt reduction.

2,563
Complaints in August 2026
1,028
Different numbers reported by Massachusetts residents
2,817
Complaints on record in total

Last 5 months in Massachusetts

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1
5
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2,563
Mar 2026May 2026Jun 2026Jul 2026Aug 2026

What the calls were about

Debt reduction
1,296
Impersonation
656
Dropped or silent call
232
Medical or prescriptions
56
Warranties
41
Work from home & other ways to make mon
38

Robocall or real person?

Recorded message
72%
Live caller
28%

Numbers calling Massachusetts the most

NumberReports from MassachusettsReports nationwide
(321) 395-8702 63 1,102
(369) 216-6437 63 429
(775) 438-1723 29 302
(217) 834-9517 22 277
(888) 333-1574 22 23
(331) 888-1773 18 232
(217) 394-8983 18 197
(800) 264-5723 15 15
(321) 866-1469 14 181
(833) 662-5812 14 89

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 Massachusetts 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