Randall County Reverse Phone Lookup

What are Randall 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 of any geographical area in the United States by using an area code lookup tool online.

Currently, only one area code covers Randall County – Area code 806.

Area Code 806

Area code 806 is located in the Panhandle and South Plains of Texas, including the cities of Amarillo and Lubbock. It was first put in service on January 1, 1957. Other locations served by this area code include Pampa, Plainview, Hereford, Dumas, Levelland, and Canyon.

What are the Best Cell Phone Plans in Randall County?

You are more likely to find a cell phone plan before finding a landline phone plan when looking for a telephone plan in Randall County. Per a 2018 survey conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics, 67.9% of persons aged 18 and above in Texas used wireless-only telephony services, while only 2.5% used landline services exclusively. By contrast, among persons aged under 18, 76.6% used wireless telephony services exclusively with just 1.4% of individuals in that demographic using landline-only telephony service.

Choosing the right plan requires consideration of the types of services needed. Most wireless carriers will offer services in the form of minutes, text messaging, and data usage. Cheap plans put limits on the number of minutes and text messages possible, while persons who talk extensively may have to go for an unlimited plan. However, before considering price, features, and restrictions, you should look into the coverage of the wireless providers in your area.

All four major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) offer decent coverage in Randall County. AT&T has the best overall coverage with a score of 90%. Sprint has a coverage score of 70%, T-Mobile has 64%, while Verizon has a coverage score of 62%.

Many Randall County residents can also find attractive cell phone plans from smaller carriers operating in the county. These smaller carriers, also known as Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), use one or several MNOs' networks to provide their customers with cell phone service. They buy minutes, texts, and data at wholesale prices from the MNOs and resell them to consumers at much cheaper prices.

Some Randall County residents prefer choosing cell phone plans with huge data caps in order to make use of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) for voice calls. Using the same VoIP-enabled application, subscribers can make calls to one another and avoid charges for minutes. In such cases, VoIP users are charged for data use. It is still possible to make calls to individuals using regular lines by subscribing to a VoIP phone plan. VoIP reduces the costs incurred for telephony communications, through its use of the Internet as the means of transmission.

What are Randall County Phone Scams?

Randall County phone scams include all schemes and tricks of con artists conducted using the phone to defraud Randall County residents or obtain sensitive information from them. Scammers may conduct phone scams using text messages, live calls, or robocalls. As Randall County residents go about their everyday lives, scammers are working non-stop looking for opportunities to steal their identities or steal their money. Scammers may pose as the police, reputable companies, independent contractors to gain the trust of residents. By being careful, residents can protect their identities, finances, and wellbeing. Common phone scams in Randall County are published by the Randall County Sheriff’s Office. The most prevalent phone scams in Randall County include IRS scams, credit repair scams, grandparent scams, and arrest warrant scams.

What are Randall County Credit Repair Scams?

In credit repair scams, callers pretend to be representatives of legitimate companies and promise that they clean up and fix credit reports of the targets. They ask targets to pay upfront fees through wire transfers, cryptocurrencies, or gift cards before commencing work on repairing their credit reports. The truth is these companies do nothing to improve credit reports and only cost consumers money. Upon receiving payments from consumers typically worth hundreds or thousands of dollars, these companies simply vanish. Also, no one can legally remove accurate and timely negative information from a credit report. Phone lookup applications can help uncover the true identities of scam callers.

What are Randall County IRS Scams?

In the IRS scams, scammers purport themselves to be Internal Revenue Service agents and alter their caller ID information to make it appear like the real IRS is calling. Many times, these callers have some personal information of the targets ready for when they answer the calls. Such information includes home addresses, workplaces, names, and the first four digits of their Social Security numbers. This scam is typically targeted at taxpayers. They are told they owe money and must pay immediately or face potential jail time.

In a variation of the IRS scam which seems to be gaining popularity, the scammers use pre-recorded voices informing the targets that the IRS is trying to contact them and then supply numbers to call back. Taxpayers are pressured to act immediately by threats of imprisonment, deportation, or revocation of driver's licenses. Payments must be made by wire transfers, prepaid debit cards, or other non-traditional payment methods. Reverse phone number lookup applications can prevent residents from falling victim to IRS phone scams.

What are Randall County Grandparent Scams?

A grandparent scam is a scam where the caller claims to be a grandchild who is stranded and needs money urgently. The supposed grandchild claims to either be in jail, in the hospital or stranded in a faraway country on a trip. The caller often gets the target to provide a grandchild's name, when the target says something like, "Alex, is that you?", and the caller then acknowledges the name with a response like "Yes, it is me Alex." The caller then pleads with the target to withdraw cash from the bank and wire it using Western Union or MoneyGram or to purchase preloaded payment cards or iTunes cards and provide the code numbers from the cards to the caller. You can use a reverse cell phone lookup tool to verify if a caller’s identity matches the name given.

What are Randall County Arrest Warrant Scams?

There are two popular variations of the arrest warrant scam in Randall County. In one of the variations, con artists call registered sex offenders in the county and claim to be sergeants with the local sheriff's office. The callers inform targets that they have warrants for their arrests and are required to provide DNA samples. To avoid being arrested, the con artists request certain amounts of money to be paid in prepaid cash cards.

In the second variation, the callers say residents or one of their relatives have active warrants. The callers also use names of active employees of the Randall County Sheriff's Office to appear legitimate. Targets are told they must also send money through wire transfers or prepaid debit cards purchased from local stores to avoid being arrested. If you are in doubt about the true identity of the person behind a call, you can use free reverse phone lookup tools online to identify who a number is registered to.

What are Robocalls and Spam Calls?

Sometimes referred to as voice broadcasting, a robocall is any telephone call that delivers a prerecorded message using a computerized telephone dialing system or auto-dialer. It is a popular tool among certain industry groups such as real estate, telemarketing, and direct sales companies. The majority of businesses using robocalls are legitimate businesses, but some are not. These illegitimate businesses contact residents having not obtained their express permission and inundate them with unsolicited calls. These are spam calls with many such calls trying to defraud residents.

In 2020, Texas residents received about 5.2 billion robocalls, while more than 2 billion robocalls have already been received by Texans between January and April 2021. 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. Let the call 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. Such call-blocking options may already exist in your current service plan. If they exist, ensure the functions are activated on your device. Additional robocall blocking protection may also be on offer from your service provider for a fee.
• Install third-party call-blocking applications 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 those 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 Randall County Phone Scams?

Scam calls have become a reality in everyday life. At one time or another, most people will have to deal with scam calls on mobiles or landlines. The scamming industry has become increasingly professionalized, targeting individuals who are least able to recognize the calls as complex scams. It is now vital that everyone knows not only how to spot scam calls but also how to avoid them where possible.

Reverse phone lookup services help combat phone scams. You can also beware of the following red flags when you receive unsolicited calls:

• The caller brings an offer that looks too good to be true: Lucrative offers and eye-catching statements are designed to attract people's attention immediately. For instance, phone scammers say that you have won an expensive smartphone, a lottery, or some other lavish prize. Remember, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
• The caller creates a sense of urgency: A favorite trick among phone scammers is to ask targets to act fast because the super deals are only for a limited time. Some may say targets only have a few minutes to respond. Do not fall for this trick. Conduct your own research to verify any information provided.
• The caller uses threats to get you to cooperate: Sometimes, phone scammers say your account will be suspended unless you update your personal details or that you will be arrested or jailed if you do not pay money immediately. Do not give in to such threats. Trusted organizations will not intimidate you this way.
• The caller wants you to send money by wire transfer or gift cards: These are atypical ways for reputable businesses to obtain payments. Do not send money to unknown persons by MoneyGram, Western Union, gift cards, or reloadable cards.

Despite the increase in phone scams, many people are embarrassed to admit that they have been victimized. You can break the cycle by reporting scam calls to any of these local, state, and federal agencies if you have been contacted by scammers or fallen victim to scams:

• Randall County Sheriff's Office: Contact the Sheriff's Office at (806) 468-5751 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. In the county seat of Canyon, you can contact the Canyon Police Department at (806) 655-5005.
• The Texas Attorney General’s Office:  File a complaint online to the Consumer Protection Division of the Office or call the Office’s toll-free line at (800) 621-0508.
• The Federal Trade Commission: If you receive unsolicited calls 31 days after adding your number to the National Do Not Call Registry, you can file a complaint online with the FTC.
• The Federal Communications Commission: The FCC allows you to file a complaint online if you believe you have received a call from a spam call, or if you think you are the victim of a phone scam.
• The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA): Report IRS imposters to the TIGTA. To report by phone, call TIGTA at (800) 366-4484.