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Online users have reported receiving scam calls and text messages from 240 area code telephone numbers. If you have calls from area code 240, please share experiences with us by leaving a comment below. In your comment, please post the telephone number that you received the scam call from.
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2407261866 - I didn't answer it said possible scam. And, I don't know anyone from there
I a call on my cell phone from 1-240-488-8695I knew right away it was a scam callI don’t know anyone in the US let alone Maryland I didn’t answer
240-436-5857 - Hang up on answering machine...interesting part is, I just came through this area on Dec. 3rd when I missed my exit on the way home from a trip. The call is coming from IJamsville, MD. Shows up as a VOIP.
Received this scam:"Tired of fake job text # 240-301-5413"
Just received a picture from 1-240-580-9309. Not in my contacts.
240-614-2944
(240) 433-8956 called and just held the line open until I hung up.
#2403304229. Call on landlines with letters PAF. Did not answer. No VM left.
#2405483776Received a text asking how I was doing
Reportedly from my boss asking me if I got the text. 240-729-1677
Telling me it has been awhile abd l have $740 CAD waiting to withdraw 240-290-2485
