Area Code 284 Scam Calls
FTC-documented one-ring scam area code. 284 routes to the British Virgin Islands — international rates apply when calling back. FCC-documented for investment opportunity phishing and premium-rate callback scams.
Reports
FTC official one-ring list (BVI)
First documented
2014
Last active
2026-03
⚠ Area codes cannot identify individual scammers. Not all calls from this area code are fraudulent. This page documents patterns reported to the FTC and FCC for educational purposes only.
What the scam says
Phone rings once from a 284 number and disconnects. Callback variants include investment opportunity pitches ('We have a time-sensitive deal for you') and fake customs/delivery notifications. All routes to premium-rate Caribbean lines.
3 red flags
284 is the British Virgin Islands — FTC officially lists it in one-ring scam alerts
Investment opportunity callback variant targets people who return missed calls
Calling back can incur $5+ per minute in international charges
What to do
Do not call back 284 numbers you did not expect
Ask your carrier to block outgoing international calls
File complaint at consumercomplaints.fcc.gov
Report this scam
Source
FTC consumer.ftc.gov — official one-ring scam area code list; FCC fcc.gov consumer guide
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/one-ring-phone-scam ↗Related scam numbers
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Frequently asked questions
Is area code 284 a scam?▼
FTC-documented one-ring scam area code. 284 routes to the British Virgin Islands — international rates apply when calling back. FCC-documented for investment opportunity phishing and premium-rate callback scams.
Why is a 284 number calling me?▼
Phone rings once from a 284 number and disconnects. Callback variants include investment opportunity pitches ('We have a time-sensitive deal for you') and fake customs/delivery notifications. All routes to premium-rate Caribbean lines.
Should I call back a 284 number?▼
Do not call back 284 numbers you did not expect Ask your carrier to block outgoing international calls
What country or region is area code 284?▼
FTC-documented one-ring scam area code.
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First documented: 2014 · Last active: 2026-03
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