A consumer in Sleepy Hollow, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Feb 19, 2026.
The subject they gave: Credit card debt.
Landline · Pontiac, MI
(248) 276-8256Who called from 248-276-8256?
Caution
248-276-8256 has 3 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Sep 2024, the latest . 33% 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 (248-276) was assigned to AT&T in Pontiac, MI (landline), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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- FTC/FCC complaints
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No ShadyCall reports about 248-276-8256 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 248-276-8256 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 248-276-8256
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
Robocalls33%
First / lastSep 27, 2024
Feb 23, 2026
Feb 23, 2026
Complaints by month
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Latest complaints
A consumer in Tulare, CA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Mar 30, 2025.
A consumer in Kyle, TX told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Sep 26, 2024.
The subject they gave: Mortgage loans.
What to do if 248-276-8256 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 248-276-8256
Who called me from 248-276-8256?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 3 complaints about 248-276-8256 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Credit card debt, typically debt relief / loans. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 248-276-8256 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 54/100 (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 248-276-8256 from?
248-276-8256 belongs to the 248-276 exchange in the 248 area code, assigned to Pontiac, MI. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 248-276-8256?
The 248-276 exchange was assigned to AT&T, a landline carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 248-276-8256?
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 248-276-8256?
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.