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907 Area Code Scam Calls and Texts

Scams originating from or spoofing the 907 (Alaska) area code often involve phishing for personal/financial information through fake calls or texts. Common tactics include fraudulent alerts about deactivating credit cards, fake Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) fines, or impersonating local utilities like AP&T. These scams urge immediate action to steal money or data.

Key 907 Area Code Scam Tactics

  • Credit Card Phishing: Texts claim cards are deactivated, demanding a callback to a 907 number to steal card numbers and PINs.
  • "Smishing" (SMS Phishing): Fake DMV, IRS, or delivery notifications urge clicking links to pay "fines".
  • Impersonation Scams: Callers claim to be police (e.g., "APD") or utility company personnel, threatening arrest or service disconnection.
  • Spoofed Numbers: Scammers use technology to make their caller ID match legitimate 907 numbers.

How to Protect Yourself

  • Don't Answer: Silence unknown calls from the 907 area code.
  • Hang Up and Verify: If a caller claims to be from a legitimate company or agency, hang up and call them back using a trusted, official phone number from their website.
  • Never Share Information: Do not provide credit card numbers, social security numbers, or passwords over the phone to unexpected callers.
  • Don't Click Links: Avoid clicking links in text messages regarding "overdue payments" or "account issues".
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