617
Area Code
Area Code 617 — Boston, Massachusetts
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📍 Boston🕐 Eastern Time (ET)👥 Pop. 675,000
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🚫 Most Common Spam Call Types in Boston
#1Student loan scams
#2IRS impersonation
#3Medicare
#4Utility scams
#5Charity fraud
💡 Boston Spam Call Tips
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Boston area has many student loan-related scam calls targeting college students
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Eversource/National Grid utility impersonation calls are common
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High volume of Medicare scams targeting senior population
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🛡️ How to Protect Yourself from 617 Spam Calls
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Report spam calls
Report to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov to help others avoid the same scam.
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Block on your phone
Use your phone's built-in blocking or a call-blocking app like Hiya or Nomorobo.
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