A consumer in Rancho Cucamonga, CA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Aug 16, 2022.
The subject they gave: IRS. They were told to call back on (833) 312-3188.
VoIP / internet phone · Hampshire, IL
(224) 777-9266Who called from 224-777-9266?
Caution
224-777-9266 has 3 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Aug 2022, the latest . 100% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: IRS. People in 3 states complained, no more than one from any state. The number's exchange (224-777) was assigned to Windstream (PAETEC) in Hampshire, IL (VoIP / internet phone), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 224-777-9266 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 224-777-9266
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 / lastAug 17, 2022
Aug 17, 2022
Aug 17, 2022
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A consumer in Tinley Park, IL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Aug 16, 2022.
They were told to call back on (833) 312-3143.
A consumer in Cumming, GA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Aug 16, 2022.
The subject they gave: IRS.
What to do if 224-777-9266 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 224-777-9266
Who called me from 224-777-9266?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 3 complaints about 224-777-9266 with the FTC and FCC, most often about IRS, typically impersonation (IRS, SSA, bank, Amazon...). If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 224-777-9266 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 224-777-9266 from?
224-777-9266 belongs to the 224-777 exchange in the 224 area code, assigned to Hampshire, IL. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 224-777-9266?
The 224-777 exchange was assigned to Windstream (PAETEC), a VoIP / internet phone carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 224-777-9266?
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 224-777-9266?
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.