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Scam Calls in New York, August 2026

New York residents filed 3,351 scam call complaints in August 2026, ranking #11 of 53 states. The scam reported most here is Debt reduction.

3,351
Complaints in August 2026
1,337
Different numbers reported by New York residents
3,544
Complaints on record in total

Last 5 months in New York

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3,351
Apr 2026May 2026Jun 2026Jul 2026Aug 2026

What the calls were about

Debt reduction
912
Impersonation
662
Dropped or silent call
322
Warranties
191
Medical or prescriptions
153
Work from home & other ways to make mon
53

Robocall or real person?

Recorded message
66%
Live caller
34%

Numbers calling New York the most

NumberReports from New YorkReports nationwide
(914) 908-5724 25 30
(716) 457-0253 22 14
(855) 994-0073 18 102
(914) 908-6232 15 18
(866) 771-5090 14 225
(217) 834-9517 13 277
(321) 395-8702 12 1,102
(626) 761-0588 12 14
(800) 567-1083 11 17
(877) 302-4273 11 12

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 New York 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