The caller claimed to be from CAPITAL ONE, attempting to verify my account, but the call was flagged as potential spam, and subsequently, my landline has been experiencing static, with all incoming calls showing the same suspicious number, 408-899-5914.
Capital One code call – real or spoof?
Summary — +14088995914
Caller Name: POTENTIAL SPAM
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United States — California
Reviews: 56
Carrier: —, Region: California
Expert Opinion
The 408‑899‑5914 line is most commonly tied to Capital One’s two‑factor authentication system. When you see a call delivering a six‑digit code, it’s often a legitimate automated verification, but scammers love to spoof that same number to trick users into giving away credentials. If you didn’t request a code, hang up and call Capital One directly using the number on your card or statement. Never enter a code you didn’t ask for, and be wary of any voicemail that sounds vague or is in a foreign language. Treat unexpected verification calls with caution – verify before you comply.
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Location: United States — California
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Recent Reports for (408) 899-5914
A disturbing call was received from a female claiming there was a potential fraud charge on my Amazon card, totaling $200.00, which raised significant concern.
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Despite blocking this number, they stil manage to call me somehow
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On May 7, I received a call in the afternoon from this number, but I didn't answer as no message was left. The caller ID showed the number along with the location 'San Jose, CA'.
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Call not answered due to unknown caller.
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Message was unclear...
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Following a series of unsolicited texts with codes, I received a call from Capital One, also with a code, despite not having requested anything, and upon contacting the fraud department, they confirmed no codes had been sent or requested.
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To verify account security, it's recommended to call the known Capital One number.
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As a Capital One customer, I am concerned about the unsolicited code request, which I did not initiate, and I hope it is not an attempt to access my account.
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I got a call at 5:29 AM from 408 899 5914, it was very annoying
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this number is from Capital One, they helped me with my password but their sistem has alot of problems
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The caller claimed to be from Capital One, asking for a code to access an account on an unfamiliar computer.
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Apparently this number is involved in spam or phishing activities since I do not have a Capitol One account.
I got a call that seemed to be from Capital One, but it might be a scam, it's pretty disturbing
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Capitol One uses this number to send verification codes for secure login.
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My policy is to ignore calls from unfamiliar numbers. If the caller is legitimate, they should leave a detailed message, but in this case, they didn't, leading me to block the number.
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The call originated from Cap one, but it's worth noting that the number could potentially be spoofed by someone else, which I considered after looking into it.
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Beware of scammers taking over this thread, attempting to convince you that calls from this number are legitimate Capital One calls; however, it is essential to verify the authenticity of such calls by contacting the bank directly using the official number on your statement or the back of your credit card.
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It's apparent that scammers are attempting to create a false sense of legitimacy; genuine callers wouldn't need to deceive others.
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The identity of the caller is unknown, and the message left was unintelligible, sounding like the person was intoxicated.
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Since the caller wasn't recognized by my phone, I opted not to answer, and as no message was left, I subsequently blocked the number.
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I dont want to recieve any more calls from this number, its frustrating
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This call from Capital One was legitimate, involving an automated voice that provided my PIN to enable online account access as a security measure.
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Capital One Bank utilises this phone number to send a PIN number for two factor authentification, where a recorded voice message is provided to enter on the computer screen prompts, thats a proces that occures when acessing their website from a new computer
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Fortunately, this call from Capital One turned out to be beneficial for me, as it was necessary to verify my identity due to issues with their online system, which had blocked my access.
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No message was left by the caller, which is unusual and suspicious.
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