737 Area Code Scam Calls or Messages Scamming - Fraud 0 0 3 1 Mar 25, 2026 2026-03-25T06:54:44-05:00 Mar 25, 2026 2026-03-25T06:59:40-05:00 Online Threat Alerts (OTA) Scams using the 737 area code (serving Austin, Texas) often involve "neighbor spoofing," where scammers use local-looking numbers to bypass suspicion. These scams include phishing calls pretending to be local utilities, text messages asking "Hey, are you awake?", or "one-ring" scams designed to make you call back and incur charges. Common Scam TacticsNeighbor Spoofing: Scammers fake the 737 caller ID to look like a local call, often for scams involving unpaid tickets or toll bills.Text Scams: Messages starting with "Do you have a minute?" or offering fake jobs/deals to initiate conversation.Spanish Language Spam: Reports indicate automated or live callers using Spanish, uttering words like "Claro," "Gato," "Sucio," or asking for names.Phishing/Utility Fraud: Posing as local entities like "Austin Energy" to get personal information.Silent Voicemails: Calls that go to voicemail, leaving silence to fill up, potentially to meet quotas or test.Protect YourselfDo not answer: Let calls from unknown numbers, even local ones, go to voicemail.Block numbers: Use your phone's built-in features to block specific spam numbers.Do not call back: Returning a call can trigger international or premium charges.Report: File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).