Recent patterns show a surge of automated outreach tied to the 202 area code, often surfacing as political surveys or push polls. Callers typically leverage generic scripts, making it hard to verify legitimacy. To protect personal data, let unknown numbers go to voicemail, then review the message before responding. Never share health details or opinions on public policy without confirming the organization’s identity. If a call claims affiliation with a known advocacy group, cross‑check their official contact channels. Consider using call‑blocking apps that flag numbers linked to mass‑dialing operations, and report persistent unsolicited surveys to the FTC.
The area code indicated my hometown, Pittsburgh.
Apparently, a live person with a survey called me back today, they didnt have my permission tho, and ask alot of question's regarding COVID-19 pandemic, my anser was mostly no opinion
Another instance of automated messages that serve no purpose other than to waste time
The 202 area code corresponds to Washington DC.
I recieved a robo survey call from Pittzburgh, it was a bit suprising
A scam caller hung up on the answering machine without leaving a message.
A call from an unknown number was received, with the area code indicating it was from a neighboring county; no message was left