A consumer in Evergreen Park, IL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Feb 21, 2024.
They were told to call back on (844) 474-2375.
Wireless (cell phone) · Merced, CA
(209) 285-1959Who called from 209-285-1959?
Caution
209-285-1959 has 3 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Feb 2024, the latest . 100% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: Credit card debt. People in 3 states complained, no more than one from any state. The number's exchange (209-285) was assigned to AT&T Mobility in Merced, CA (wireless (cell phone)), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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- Reports
- 0
- FTC/FCC complaints
- 3
- Lookups
- 1
- Last seen
No ShadyCall reports about 209-285-1959 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 209-285-1959 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 209-285-1959
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 complaints3
Robocalls100%
First / lastFeb 21, 2024
Feb 22, 2024
Feb 22, 2024
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Latest complaints
A consumer in Rockville Centre, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Feb 20, 2024.
The subject they gave: Credit card debt. They were told to call back on (844) 474-2375.
A consumer in Cleveland, OH told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Feb 20, 2024.
They were told to call back on (844) 474-3475.
What to do if 209-285-1959 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 209-285-1959
Who called me from 209-285-1959?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 3 complaints about 209-285-1959 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Credit card debt, typically robocall / recorded message. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 209-285-1959 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 50/100 (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 209-285-1959 from?
209-285-1959 belongs to the 209-285 exchange in the 209 area code, assigned to Merced, CA. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 209-285-1959?
The 209-285 exchange was assigned to AT&T Mobility, a wireless (cell phone) carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 209-285-1959?
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 209-285-1959?
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.