A consumer in Brooklyn, NY told the FCC about a text from this number on Sep 12, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
VoIP / internet phone · Washington, DC
(202) 524-3853Who called from 202-524-3853?
Caution
202-524-3853 has 21 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Jun 2024, the latest . 5% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: Political. People in 15 states complained, most of them in Massachusetts (4), Texas (3) and California (2). The number's exchange (202-524) was assigned to Windstream (PAETEC) in Washington, DC (VoIP / internet phone), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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- Reports
- 0
- FTC/FCC complaints
- 21
- Lookups
- 1
- Last seen
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21 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 202-524-3853
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 complaints21
Robocalls5%
First / lastJun 25, 2024
Oct 30, 2024
Oct 30, 2024
What it was about
How it came
Where the people complaining live
The top 10 of 15 states.
Latest complaints
A consumer in Chicago, IL told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 25, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Santa Barbara, CA told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 25, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Baltimore, MD told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 23, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Sudbury, MA told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 8, 2024.
A consumer in Lexington, KY told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 5, 2024.
A consumer in Taylor, TX told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 6, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Cambridge, MA told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 5, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Highland, CA told the FCC about a text from this number on Sep 28, 2024.
A consumer in Sulphur, LA told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Sep 19, 2024.
A consumer in Austin, TX told the FCC about a text from this number on Sep 16, 2024.
A consumer in Flower Mound, TX told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Sep 16, 2024.
A consumer in Denver, CO told the FCC about a text from this number on Sep 14, 2024.
A consumer in Boston, MA told the FCC about a text from this number on Sep 13, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Brighton, MA told the FCC about a text from this number on Sep 11, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Titusville, FL told the FCC about a text from this number on Aug 20, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Brunswick, GA told the FCC about a text from this number on Aug 20, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Oakhurst, NJ told the FCC about a text from this number on Aug 19, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Portland, OR told the FCC about a text from this number on Aug 11, 2024.
A consumer in Iva, SC told the FCC about a text from this number on Jul 29, 2024.
A consumer in Tacoma, WA told the FCC about a text from this number on Jun 24, 2024.
What to do if 202-524-3853 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 202-524-3853
Who called me from 202-524-3853?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 21 complaints about 202-524-3853 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Political, typically political. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 202-524-3853 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 54/100 (caution), from 21 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 202-524-3853 from?
202-524-3853 belongs to the 202-524 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 202-524-3853?
The 202-524 exchange was assigned to Windstream (PAETEC), a VoIP / internet phone carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 202-524-3853?
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 202-524-3853?
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.