Stark County Reverse Phone Lookup

What are Stark County Area Codes?

An area code is a part of the telephone number that routes long-distance calls to their destination. When the area code is combined with the first three digits of a seven-digit local telephone number, a geographic address is formed that routes call through the telephone network. You can find the area code for a community or region in the United States by using area code lookup tools online.

Currently, two area codes cover Stark County. These are:

Area Code 330

Area code 330 was created in 1996 from area code 216 and serves the northeastern part of Ohio except the area along Lake Erie. It has a single overlay (area code 234) that serves the same area. Cities within area code 330 include Akron, Canton, Youngstown, Cuyahoga Falls, Warren, Boardman, Stow, Brunswick, Massillon, Austintown, Kent, Medina, Barberton, and Wooster.

Area code 234

Area code 234 also serves northeastern Ohio and is an overlay for area code 330. It serves cities such as Akron, Canton, Youngstown, Rittman, Columbiana, Campbell, Perry Heights, Macedonia, Girard, East Liverpool, Hubbard, Champion Heights, Canal Fulton, and Ravenna.

What Are the Best Cell Phone Plans in Stark County?

A 2018 survey by the National Center of Health Statistics estimated 58.5% of adults in Ohio used wireless telephony services only. Within the same adult demographic, only 4.3% used landline telephony services exclusively. The survey also revealed that 71.8% of persons under the age of 18 used wireless-only telephone services while only 2.0% used landline-only services.

Several telephone service providers offer cell phone plans in Stark County, including all four major carriers in the United States, and other Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). MVNOs are wireless telecommunications service providers that do not own their own network infrastructure but leverage on the infrastructure of major telecommunication service providers. Hence, MVNOs can offer relatively cheaper cell phone plans, and the same network coverage. Sprint has the widest coverage in Stark County, with an 86% coverage score, followed by T-Mobile with an 80% score. Verizon and AT&T have 72% coverage in the county.

VoIP service providers also offer wireless telephony service which increases wireless telecommunication adoption in Stark County. VoIP refers to Voice Over Internet Protocol, a technology that uses the internet to facilitate telephony services for users. VoIP users can use their numbers on multiple devices simultaneously. This is not possible on landlines or cellular networks.

What are Stark County Phone Scams?

Stark County phone scams are fraudulent acts perpetrated through phone calls placed by crooked individuals with the aim of stealing money, financial information, or other sensitive personal information from Stark County residents. The Stark County Sheriff's Office and local police departments in the county provide information and alerts about prevalent scams in Stark County. Reverse phone number lookup services are also useful in blocking scam calls.

What are Stark County Tech Support Scams?

In a tech support scam, the target receives an unsolicited phone call from someone posing as an employee of a reputable tech company such as Apple and Microsoft. The caller claims to have identified the target’s computer as being infected with a virus and offers to fix the problem. In order to fix the problem, the caller asks the target to pay a fee by providing your credit or debit card information. Subsequently, the scam artist will ask for remote access to the computer. While running some fake diagnostics, the target notices some activities running on the computer screen controlled by the scammer. A pop-up window may display on the computer’s screen showing all the viruses and malware supposedly discovered during the "fix." However, during that exercise, the scam artist downloads spyware, malware, and viruses to the target’s computer and thereby compromises the security of the files and information stored on the computer.

It may take weeks or months after "fixing" the computer for the victim to discover that the computer has been taken over by a scam artist. During that period, the scammer watches the victim’s every move and collates sensitive information such as banking details and other personal information stored on the computer. In some cases, the scam artist downloads ransomware on the computer while performing the supposed fix. Hence, the victim will not be able to access the files on the computer until a ransom is paid to the scammer. Even then, the victim may not get access to the computer files after making payment. You can use good reverse phone lookup tools online to quickly do a number lookup or reverse number lookup.

What are Stark County IRS Scams?

If the caller ID "IRS" turns up on your display, or you pick your phone and the voice on the other end introduces a name, calling from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), there is a strong chance the call is not legitimate. Try not to panic. Ask yourself if you have received any written communication from the IRS via the U.S. Postal Service in recent months. If you have not, the call is most likely a scam. The IRS usually initiates contact through mail. In the event that the IRS initiates contact through a phone call, they never ask for immediate payment through a phone call.

One approach used by an IRS impostor is to claim that you owe taxes which must be paid using a prepaid debit card, gift card, or by wire transfer. Another variation of the IRS scam is where the scammer threatens you with arrest, deportation, or loss of driver's license, home, or business license. An IRS scammer may reel off a fictitious badge number and even read out the last four digits of your Social Security number to appear real to you. If you think you owe federal taxes or you think you owe, hang up on such calls and call the IRS at (800) 829-1040 to verify your status. Many IRS scam calls originate outside the shores of the United States. You may conduct a “reverse phone lookup international” search online to verify the source of such calls. A “reverse phone lookup USA” search will help track the origin of a call placed within the United States.

What are Stark County Charity Scams?

In a charity scam, a scammer impersonates a genuine charity organization and asks for donations to help those in need. While charity scams can happen anytime, they are prevalent after natural disasters or major events such as floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, and wildfires. Sham charities try to take advantage of your generosity and compassion for others in need. Scammers not only steal money using deceptive acts, but they also divert donations away from legitimate charities and causes. Charity scammers often try to put you under pressure or make you feel guilty or selfish in order for you to donate. You can use good reverse phone lookup tools online to quickly do a number lookup or reverse number lookup.

What are New Stark County Government Grant Scams?

A government grant scam begins with the caller informing you that you qualify for a free grant to cover bills such as home repairs, education costs, home business expenses, and other unpaid bills. The scammer may pose as a representative of a government agency or other reputable organization and claim that your application for a grant is guaranteed to be accepted, and that you will never have to pay the money back. A grant scammer may ask you for your bank account information with the promise to deposit the grant directly into your account or ask you to make a one-time processing fee to a particular account. The scammer may go as far as promising a refund if you are not satisfied. Once you make the payment, they will disappear with your money. If you release your banking details, your savings will be mopped up immediately. There are free reverse phone number lookup tools online to uncover who called and find who a number is registered to.

What are Stark County Sheriff Impostor Scams?

Sheriff impostor scams are quite common in Stark County. Here, the caller claims to be a detective from the Stark County Sheriff's Office and informs you that you failed to comply with a legal requirement of the Sheriff's Office. The caller aims to get you to panic and act impulsively under pressure. The con artist informs you to get a certain amount in Google Play cards and provide the card codes through a number given by the caller. Payment may also be requested via vouchers or prepaid debit cards. The phone number duplicates the county sheriff's call system but is not connected to the Stark County Sheriff's Office. You can use free reverse phone number lookup tools online to verify the true origin of a call.

What are Robocalls and Spam Calls?

A robocall is a recorded message delivered by an automatic dialing announcing device (ADAD). An ADAD has the capability to store thousands of telephone numbers and dial them with little or no human input. When used this way, an ADAD can relay a recorded message to all dialed numbers. Robocalls are especially useful for telemarketers and in political campaigns to deliver messages to a large audience.

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), only a few kinds of robocalls are legal in the United States. These include messages from health care providers, debt collection calls, political messages, charity messages, and messages from health care providers. Although robocalls are intrusive and annoying, not all robocalls are scams. Nevertheless, a large portion of robocalls targeted at Stark County residents are initiated by persons with ulterior motives. These persons are determined to defraud unsuspecting county residents by stealing confidential information or money. Many residents have claimed to have lost money ranging from a few hundred dollars to entire life savings. A reverse phone number lookup free service can identify an incoming robocall.

The under-listed guidelines may be followed to curb the spate of the rising number of robocall scams:

• Do not answer calls with an unfamiliar caller ID. Allow the call to go to voicemail. Only return the call after determining that the caller is legitimate
• If you answer any call and you hear a pre-recorded message, do not press any button. Hang up immediately.
• Contact your telephone service provider to inquire about any available tools to block robocalls, including services that can help conduct a suspicious phone number lookup or reverse phone lookup. Additional robocall blocking protection may also be on offer from your service provider for a fee.
• Install a third-party call-blocking application on your phone, such as Truecaller, YouMail, Hiya, and Nomorobo. These are available on mobile phone online application stores.
• Register your telephone number with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Do not Call List.
• Be on alert for caller ID spoofing. Scammers now have access to technology to make their caller ID look like one you trust or know. If a caller pressures you into divulging sensitive information, hang up immediately and report such.
• Get regular updates on current phone scam trends via the FTC website or sign up for free email alerts from the FTC.

How to Spot and Report Stark County Phone Scams?

It is not always easy to detect a fraudulent call. Scammers tend to be good at what they do and are shifting their approaches. By employing more sophisticated tactics, like calling from a familiar number, scammers increase the probability of their targets responding to scam calls.  Reverse phone number lookup services help combat phone scams. While organizations like the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are working to alleviate the impact of spam phone calls, there are ways to be proactive and notice the telltale signs of scam calls. Here are common signs that you are talking to a scammer:

• The caller pressurizes you into making an immediate decision. Scammers employ this tactic to stop you from properly thinking over your options. If you have to make a decision on the spot, it is likely to be a scam.
• The caller offers a "juicy" deal which sounds too good. Many sham schemes begin this way with the caller informing you of a special deal that only needs a small down payment. If an offer sounds too good to be true, it is because it probably is.
• The caller threatens to revoke your license or arrest you. A reputable organization will never threaten to arrest you or revoke your license.
• The caller asks for sensitive information over the phone or requires you to make payment through sources like prepaid debit cards, gift cards, or wire transfers.

You can file complaints in Stark County with any of the following public bodies if you have been contacted by a scammer:

• Stark County Sheriff's Office: Contact the Sheriff's Office at (330) 430-3800 or (330) 430-3800 if you have been targeted in a phone scam.
• Local Police Departments: If you believe you have been contacted by a scammer, you can file a report at the local police department nearest to you.
• Consumers Protection Section of the Ohio Attorney General's Office: The Consumer Protection Section of the Ohio Attorney General's Office has an Identity Theft Unit Program that provides victims of identity theft a way of demonstrating to law enforcement that their identity has been stolen. If you have also fallen victim to a scam, you can file a report online with the Office.
• File complaints online: Report illegal robocalls to the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communication Commission.
• Social Security Administration: Report Social Security imposters online to the SSA’s Inspector General. You can call (800) 269-0271 to file a report by a phone call.
• The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration: Report IRS imposters to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA). To report by phone, call TIGTA at (800) 366-4484.