A consumer in Meridian, ID told the FCC about a robocall from this number on May 5, 2026.
The subject they gave: Mortgage loans.
Wireless (cell phone) · Des Plaines, IL
(224) 301-9872Who called from 224-301-9872?
Shady callAnswer it? Bad idea.
224-301-9872 has 9 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Apr 2026, the latest . 100% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: Bank / financial impersonation. People in 8 states complained, the most of them in North Carolina (2). The number's exchange (224-301) was assigned to Verizon Wireless in Des Plaines, IL (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 224-301-9872 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 224-301-9872 called or texted you, add a report below. Even "silent call, no message" helps the next person decide whether to answer.
9 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 224-301-9872
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 complaints9
Robocalls100%
First / lastApr 23, 2026
May 11, 2026
May 11, 2026
Complaints by month
Dec 2025Nov 2026
What it was about
How it came
Where the people complaining live
Cities with more than one complaint: Fayetteville, NC (2).
Latest complaints
A consumer in Myrtle Beach, SC told the FCC about a robocall from this number on May 5, 2026.
The subject they gave: Bank / financial impersonation.
A consumer in Waukegan, IL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on May 5, 2026.
A consumer in Fayetteville, NC told the FCC about a robocall from this number on May 5, 2026.
The subject they gave: Bank / financial impersonation.
A consumer in Fayetteville, NC told the FCC about a robocall from this number on May 5, 2026.
The subject they gave: Bank / financial impersonation.
A consumer in Pontotoc, MS told the FCC about a robocall from this number on May 5, 2026.
A consumer in Eagle Mountain, UT told the FCC about a robocall from this number on May 5, 2026.
The subject they gave: Debt relief / consolidation.
A consumer in Mcloud, OK told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Dec 29, 2024.
The subject they gave: Payday loans.
A consumer in San Jose, CA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 22, 2026.
The subject they gave: Debt relief / consolidation.
What to do if 224-301-9872 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 224-301-9872
Who called me from 224-301-9872?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 9 complaints about 224-301-9872 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Bank / financial impersonation, typically debt relief / loans. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 224-301-9872 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 76/100 (shady call), from 9 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 224-301-9872 from?
224-301-9872 belongs to the 224-301 exchange in the 224 area code, assigned to Des Plaines, IL. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 224-301-9872?
The 224-301 exchange was assigned to Verizon Wireless, a wireless (cell phone) carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 224-301-9872?
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 224-301-9872?
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.