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Scam Calls in Rhode Island, August 2026

Rhode Island residents filed 177 scam call complaints in August 2026, ranking #48 of 53 states. The scam reported most here is Debt reduction.

177
Complaints in August 2026
86
Different numbers reported by Rhode Island residents
188
Complaints on record in total

Last 4 months in Rhode Island

0
1
4
177
Aug 2023Jun 2026Jul 2026Aug 2026

What the calls were about

Debt reduction
63
Impersonation
33
Dropped or silent call
16
Home improvement
9
Medical or prescriptions
8
Energy or solar
6

Robocall or real person?

Recorded message
73%
Live caller
27%

Numbers calling Rhode Island the most

NumberReports from Rhode IslandReports nationwide
(302) 206-9484 16 20
(888) 562-0806 5 37
(401) 237-2927 5 6
(551) 296-6049 5 6
(888) 233-7130 5 6
(877) 556-9255 4 172
(913) 312-0590 4 15
(203) 340-1320 4 5
(401) 208-2948 4 5
(857) 227-8297 4 5

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 Rhode Island 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