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Scam Calls in Texas, August 2026

Texas residents filed 9,515 scam call complaints in August 2026, ranking #3 of 53 states. The scam reported most here is Impersonation.

9,515
Complaints in August 2026
3,861
Different numbers reported by Texas residents
10,030
Complaints on record in total

Last 5 months in Texas

1
6
64
258
9,515
Mar 2026May 2026Jun 2026Jul 2026Aug 2026

What the calls were about

Impersonation
1,758
Debt reduction
1,602
Medical or prescriptions
1,029
Dropped or silent call
737
Warranties
170
Home improvement
137

Robocall or real person?

Recorded message
73%
Live caller
27%

Numbers calling Texas the most

NumberReports from TexasReports nationwide
(210) 661-6791 68 69
(833) 662-5845 40 233
(888) 524-1906 21 43
(713) 565-3771 21 16
(844) 515-1395 20 137
(817) 909-3164 19 94
(877) 556-9255 17 172
(855) 883-0567 15 74
(936) 636-1659 14 24
(936) 636-3727 14 24

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 Texas 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