719 Area Code Scam Report
Area Code 719
Updated Jun 28, 2026 · FTC complaint data
The 719 area code covers Area Code 719 and ranks #69 out of all U.S. area codes for scam call complaints. The FTC has logged 62,460 complaints from 32,200 unique phone numbers in the 719 prefix. The FCC independently recorded another 2,546 complaints, meaning people are reporting these numbers to multiple federal agencies.
But here is what makes 719 distinctive: 55.9% of victims are Colorado residents, and 37% of victims have a 719 number themselves. This is a textbook neighbor spoofing pattern. Scammers fake a 719 caller ID because people in the Colorado area are far more likely to answer a call that looks like it is coming from their own neighborhood. The number on your screen is fabricated.
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719 Area Code at a Glance
62,460
1.9 per number avg
2,546
independent federal source
55.9%
target Colorado residents
#69
of all U.S. area codes
Why Scammers Spoof 719 Numbers
Caller ID spoofing is trivially easy with modern VoIP technology. Scammers operating from anywhere in the world can make your phone display any number they choose. They pick 719 because it is a large, recognizable Colorado area code. When your phone rings and shows a 719 number, your instinct is that it might be a local business, a doctor's office, or someone you know. That instinct is exactly what scammers exploit.
The data confirms this. Of all FTC complaints about 719 numbers:
- 55.9% of victims are in Colorado, confirming local targeting
- 37% of victims have a 719 number themselves, meaning scammers match the victim's own area code
- The remaining 44% of complaints come from all 50 states, showing these numbers also appear in broader campaigns
What 719 Scam Calls Are About
Not all 719 scam calls run the same playbook. The FTC categorizes complaints by subject, and the automation rate (robocall percentage) reveals which scams are run by machines versus live callers.
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) scams have the highest automation rate at 85.7%, meaning 9 out of 10 calls are robots. Warranties & protection plans follows at 81.1%. If your phone rings from a 719 number and you hear a recorded message about debt, tech support, or a government agency, it is almost certainly spoofed.
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)
6,599 complaints
85.7%
robocall rate
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends
5,099 complaints
74.7%
robocall rate
Warranties & protection plans
3,501 complaints
81.1%
robocall rate
Medical & prescriptions
3,186 complaints
56.2%
robocall rate
Energy, solar, & utilities
737 complaints
67%
robocall rate
Home improvement & cleaning
735 complaints
24.5%
robocall rate
Most Reported 719 Numbers
These 719 numbers have the highest FTC complaint counts. Click any number to see the full scam report with carrier data, complaint history, and AI risk analysis.
What to Do If You Get a Call from a 719 Number
If you did not answer
Do not call back. Scammers spoof real people's numbers, so calling back may reach an innocent person. Instead, check the number on ScamVerify™ to see if it has been reported. If there is no voicemail, it was almost certainly a robocall.
If you answered
Hang up immediately if you hear a recorded message. If a live person asks for personal information, payment, or claims to be from the IRS, Social Security, or your bank, do not engage. Legitimate agencies do not cold-call demanding immediate payment. Check the number below, then report it to the FTC at donotcall.gov.
Remember: the number is not real
The 719 number that appeared on your screen was almost certainly spoofed. The actual caller could be anywhere. This is why blocking individual numbers has limited value. Scammers generate thousands of spoofed numbers and discard them after a few calls.
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The Colorado Scam Call Cluster
719 does not exist in isolation. The entire Colorado metro shares five area codes, and scammers rotate through all of them. Combined, these codes account for 62,460 FTC complaints, making DFW one of the most spoofed metro areas in the country.
Fort Worth's 817 has the highest in-state targeting rate at 84%, while 469 sits at 55.9%. This suggests 817 is used almost exclusively for neighbor spoofing, while 469 sees slightly more use in broader nationwide campaigns.
Where This Data Comes From
Every number on this page comes from federal complaint databases, not estimates or surveys. When you check a specific 719 number on ScamVerify™, we cross-reference these sources in real time along with carrier intelligence and community reports.
- FTC Do Not Call Registry - 62,460 complaints from 719 numbers. Consumers file these when they receive unwanted calls, especially from numbers on the Do Not Call list.
- FCC Consumer Complaints - 2,546 complaints from 719 numbers. An independent federal source that corroborates the FTC data.
- Carrier Intelligence - Real-time caller ID verification, line type detection, and STIR/SHAKEN attestation available when you check a specific number.