A consumer in Alexandria, VA told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Jul 30, 2026.
Wireless (cell phone) · Washington, DC
(202) 556-9942Who called from 202-556-9942?
Caution
202-556-9942 has 3 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Jul 2026, the latest . People in 3 states complained, no more than one from any state. The number's exchange (202-556) was assigned to T-Mobile (Metro) in Washington, DC (wireless (cell phone)), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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- Reports
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- FTC/FCC complaints
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- Lookups
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No ShadyCall reports about 202-556-9942 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 202-556-9942 called or texted you, add a report below. Even "silent call, no message" helps the next person decide whether to answer.
3 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 202-556-9942
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.
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FCC complaints3
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First / lastJul 30, 2026
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A consumer in St Petersburg, FL told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Jul 30, 2026.
A consumer in Sioux Falls, SD told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Jul 29, 2026.
They were told to call back on (888) 225-5322.
What to do if 202-556-9942 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 202-556-9942
Who called me from 202-556-9942?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 3 complaints about 202-556-9942 with the FTC and FCC, typically telemarketer / sales. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 202-556-9942 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 68/100 (caution), from 3 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 202-556-9942 from?
202-556-9942 belongs to the 202-556 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 202-556-9942?
The 202-556 exchange was assigned to T-Mobile (Metro), a wireless (cell phone) carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 202-556-9942?
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 202-556-9942?
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.