A consumer in Doral, FL told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Sep 2, 2025.
Wireless (cell phone) · Newark, NJ
(201) 259-9223Who called from 201-259-9223?
Caution
201-259-9223 has 5 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Mar 2022, the latest . People in 5 states complained, no more than one from any state. The number's exchange (201-259) was assigned to Verizon Wireless in Newark, NJ (wireless (cell phone)), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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- Reports
- 0
- FTC/FCC complaints
- 5
- Lookups
- 1
- Last seen
No ShadyCall reports about 201-259-9223 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 201-259-9223 called or texted you, add a report below. Even "silent call, no message" helps the next person decide whether to answer.
5 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 201-259-9223
Consumers filed these complaints with the Federal Trade Commission (Do Not Call Registry) and the Federal Communications Commission, which publish them as open data. They are what people told the government, not verified findings, and the number on a complaint is the caller ID people saw, which can be spoofed.
FTC complaints0
FCC complaints5
Robocalls0%
First / lastMar 2, 2022
Sep 3, 2025
Sep 3, 2025
How it came
Where the people complaining live
Latest complaints
A consumer in El Segundo, CA told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Jan 1, 2024.
A consumer in Richmond, VA told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Oct 3, 2024.
A consumer in Baltimore, MD told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Sep 25, 2023.
A consumer in Tukwila, WA told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Mar 1, 2022.
What to do if 201-259-9223 calls
- Don't answer, or hang up. Don't press any keys, don't say "yes", and never read out a code sent to your phone.
- Don't call back. Calling back confirms your number is live, and it gets sold on.
- Never tap a link in a text from this number. Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM), then delete it.
- Block it. Here is how to block a number on iPhone, Android and landlines.
- Report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov (or donotcall.gov for sales calls), and here on ShadyCall so others are warned.
- Lost money or gave out details? Call your bank or card issuer now, then go to IdentityTheft.gov. What to do if you've been scammed.
Questions about 201-259-9223
Who called me from 201-259-9223?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 5 complaints about 201-259-9223 with the FTC and FCC, typically telemarketer / sales. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 201-259-9223 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 52/100 (caution), from 5 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 201-259-9223 from?
201-259-9223 belongs to the 201-259 exchange in the 201 area code, assigned to Newark, NJ. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 201-259-9223?
The 201-259 exchange was assigned to Verizon Wireless, a wireless (cell phone) carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 201-259-9223?
On an iPhone open Recents, tap the info button next to the number and choose Block Caller. On Android open the Phone app, tap the number in your call history and choose Block (or Block / report spam). Full instructions for every phone and landline.
How do I report 201-259-9223?
Use the form on this page. It's free, anonymous and takes 30 seconds. Also report unwanted sales calls at donotcall.gov and scams at ReportFraud.ftc.gov, and forward spam texts to 7726. If you lost money or shared bank details, call your bank straight away.