A consumer in Chicago, IL told the FCC about a text from this number on Jul 16, 2024.
Wireless (cell phone) · Washington, DC
(202) 505-5525Who called from 202-505-5525?
Caution
202-505-5525 has 11 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Apr 2024, the latest . 18% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: Political. People in 7 states complained, most of them in California (3), Illinois (2) and Oregon (2). The number's exchange (202-505) was assigned to Verizon Wireless in Washington, DC (wireless (cell phone)), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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- Reports
- 0
- FTC/FCC complaints
- 11
- Lookups
- 1
- Last seen
No ShadyCall reports about 202-505-5525 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 202-505-5525 called or texted you, add a report below. Even "silent call, no message" helps the next person decide whether to answer.
11 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 202-505-5525
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 complaints11
Robocalls18%
First / lastApr 24, 2024
Jul 17, 2024
Jul 17, 2024
What it was about
How it came
Where the people complaining live
Cities with more than one complaint: Chicago, IL (2).
Latest complaints
A consumer in Raleigh, NC told the FCC about a text from this number on Jul 16, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Chicago, IL told the FCC about a text from this number on Jul 7, 2024.
A consumer in Walnut Creek, CA told the FCC about a text from this number on Jun 20, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in San Jose, CA told the FCC about a text from this number on Jun 26, 2024.
A consumer in Tualatin, OR told the FCC about a text from this number on Jun 20, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Portland, OR told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jun 20, 2024.
A consumer in Sun City West, AZ told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jun 20, 2024.
A consumer in Austin, TX told the FCC about a text from this number on Jun 2, 2024.
A consumer in Chula Vista, CA told the FCC about a text from this number on Jun 2, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Brookhaven, GA told the FCC about a text from this number on Apr 23, 2024.
What to do if 202-505-5525 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 202-505-5525
Who called me from 202-505-5525?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 11 complaints about 202-505-5525 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Political, typically scam or spam text. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 202-505-5525 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 51/100 (caution), from 11 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 202-505-5525 from?
202-505-5525 belongs to the 202-505 exchange in the 202 area code, assigned to Washington, DC. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 202-505-5525?
The 202-505 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 202-505-5525?
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 202-505-5525?
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.