A consumer in Charlotte, NC told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 20, 2024.
Wireless (cell phone) · Washington, DC
(202) 571-8856Who called from 202-571-8856?
Caution
202-571-8856 has 20 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Jul 2024, the latest . Most are about text messages. The most common subject: Political. People in 12 states complained, most of them in New Jersey (3), Florida (3) and Massachusetts (2). The number's exchange (202-571) was assigned to T-Mobile (Metro) in Washington, DC (wireless (cell phone)), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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- Reports
- 0
- FTC/FCC complaints
- 20
- Lookups
- 1
- Last seen
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20 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 202-571-8856
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 complaints20
Robocalls0%
First / lastJul 21, 2024
Nov 1, 2024
Nov 1, 2024
What it was about
How it came
Where the people complaining live
The top 10 of 12 states.
Latest complaints
A consumer in Seattle, WA told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 30, 2024.
A consumer in Na, FL told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 26, 2024.
A consumer in Cartersville, GA told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 26, 2024.
A consumer in Waterloo, IA told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 24, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Clinton, MA told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 23, 2024.
A consumer in Gainesville, FL told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 23, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Brunswick, OH told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 22, 2024.
A consumer in Lawrenceville, NJ told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 22, 2024.
A consumer in Jersey City, NJ told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 22, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Ansonia, CT told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 21, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Brooklyn, NY told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 20, 2024.
A consumer in Dartmouth, MA told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 21, 2024.
A consumer in Tampa, FL told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 20, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Northbrook, IL told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 19, 2024.
A consumer in Gahanna, OH told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 13, 2024.
A consumer in South Amboy, NJ told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 11, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Evans, GA told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 6, 2024.
A consumer in Mount Prospect, IL told the FCC about a text from this number on Sep 26, 2024.
A consumer in Newport News, VA told the FCC about a text from this number on Jul 20, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
What to do if 202-571-8856 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 202-571-8856
Who called me from 202-571-8856?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 20 complaints about 202-571-8856 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 202-571-8856 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 54/100 (caution), from 20 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 202-571-8856 from?
202-571-8856 belongs to the 202-571 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 202-571-8856?
The 202-571 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 202-571-8856?
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 202-571-8856?
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.