A consumer in La Grange, KY told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 4, 2024.
VoIP / internet phone · Washington, DC
(202) 796-1781Who called from 202-796-1781?
Caution
202-796-1781 has 10 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Jul 2024, the latest . 10% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: Political. People in 8 states complained, most of them in North Carolina (2) and California (2). The number's exchange (202-796) was assigned to Bandwidth in Washington, DC (VoIP / internet phone), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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- Reports
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- FTC/FCC complaints
- 10
- Lookups
- 1
- Last seen
No ShadyCall reports about 202-796-1781 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 202-796-1781 called or texted you, add a report below. Even "silent call, no message" helps the next person decide whether to answer.
10 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 202-796-1781
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 complaints10
Robocalls10%
First / lastJul 22, 2024
Oct 5, 2024
Oct 5, 2024
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Latest complaints
A consumer in Boston, MA told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 4, 2024.
A consumer in Yucaipa, CA told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 1, 2024.
A consumer in Winston Salem, NC told the FCC about a text from this number on Sep 21, 2024.
A consumer in Tulare, CA told the FCC about a text from this number on Jul 7, 2024.
A consumer in Monroe, WA told the FCC about a text from this number on Aug 7, 2024.
A consumer in New York, NY told the FCC about a text from this number on Jul 21, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Media, PA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jul 21, 2024.
A consumer in Raleigh, NC told the FCC about a text from this number on Jul 21, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Brookhaven, GA told the FCC about a text from this number on Jul 21, 2024.
What to do if 202-796-1781 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 202-796-1781
Who called me from 202-796-1781?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 10 complaints about 202-796-1781 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 202-796-1781 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 52/100 (caution), from 10 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 202-796-1781 from?
202-796-1781 belongs to the 202-796 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 202-796-1781?
The 202-796 exchange was assigned to Bandwidth, a VoIP / internet phone carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 202-796-1781?
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 202-796-1781?
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.