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Scam Calls in North Carolina, August 2026

North Carolina residents filed 3,104 scam call complaints in August 2026, ranking #13 of 53 states. The scam reported most here is Debt reduction.

3,104
Complaints in August 2026
1,228
Different numbers reported by North Carolina residents
3,232
Complaints on record in total

Last 5 months in North Carolina

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3,104
Apr 2026May 2026Jun 2026Jul 2026Aug 2026

What the calls were about

Debt reduction
797
Impersonation
469
Medical or prescriptions
246
Dropped or silent call
189
Warranties
50
Travel or timeshare
42

Robocall or real person?

Recorded message
72%
Live caller
28%

Numbers calling North Carolina the most

NumberReports from North CarolinaReports nationwide
(678) 451-1231 30 45
(321) 395-8702 18 1,102
(910) 218-9702 14 14
(866) 386-5418 12 75
(252) 381-8098 12 14
(800) 531-8722 10 15
(302) 781-8569 10 12
(910) 876-8019 10 12
(844) 515-1395 9 137
(336) 252-5903 9 17

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 North Carolina 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