Area Code 876 Scam Calls
Area code 876 belongs to Jamaica. The FTC and FCC warn that 876 numbers are heavily used in the Jamaican Lottery Scam and one-ring scams. Calling back can trigger per-minute international charges of $5+ and exposes you to fraud scripts.
Reports
Millions (FTC top Caribbean scam code)
First documented
2012
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. Source: FTC consumer.ftc.gov and FCC fcc.gov official consumer alerts.
What the scam says
Two main variants: (1) One-ring: Your phone rings once and hangs up. Calling back connects to a premium-rate international line. (2) Lottery scam: Caller claims you won a Jamaican lottery or sweepstakes and must pay fees or taxes before receiving the prize. No prize exists.
5 red flags
876 is Jamaica's country code in the North American Numbering Plan — calls route internationally
Returning a one-ring call can cost $5 or more per minute in international charges
You cannot win a lottery you did not enter
Requests for gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency to claim a prize are always scams
FTC and FCC have documented this pattern since 2014 — still active in 2026
What to do
Do not call back unfamiliar 876 numbers
If you made international calls by mistake, contest the charges with your carrier
File a complaint at ic3.gov and reportfraud.ftc.gov
Contact your carrier to block outgoing international calls if you never make them
Report this scam
Source
FTC consumer.ftc.gov one-ring scam alert; FCC fcc.gov official consumer guide
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Frequently asked questions
Is area code 876 a scam?▼
Area code 876 belongs to Jamaica. The FTC and FCC warn that 876 numbers are heavily used in the Jamaican Lottery Scam and one-ring scams. Calling back can trigger per-minute international charges of $5+ and exposes you to fraud scripts.
Why is a 876 number calling me?▼
Two main variants: (1) One-ring: Your phone rings once and hangs up. Calling back connects to a premium-rate international line. (2) Lottery scam: Caller claims you won a Jamaican lottery or sweepstakes and must pay fees or taxes before receiving the prize. No prize exists.
Should I call back a 876 number?▼
Do not call back unfamiliar 876 numbers If you made international calls by mistake, contest the charges with your carrier
What country or region is area code 876?▼
Area code 876 belongs to Jamaica.
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First documented: 2012 · Last active: 2026-03
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