A consumer in Charlotte, NC told the FCC about a text from this number on Feb 3, 2025.
The subject they gave: Mortgage loans.
VoIP / internet phone · Birmingham, MI
(248) 290-8371Who called from 248-290-8371?
Caution
248-290-8371 has 10 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Feb 2025, the latest . Most are about text messages. The most common subject: Mortgage loans. People in 8 states complained, the most of them in Colorado (3). The number's exchange (248-290) was assigned to Windstream (PAETEC) in Birmingham, MI (VoIP / internet phone), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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- FTC/FCC complaints
- 10
- Lookups
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10 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 248-290-8371
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
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First / lastFeb 11, 2025
Mar 26, 2026
Mar 26, 2026
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A consumer in Crawfordsville, IN told the FCC about a text from this number on Jan 20, 2026.
A consumer in Centennial, CO told the FCC about a text from this number on May 28, 2025.
The subject they gave: Mortgage loans.
A consumer in Middleburg Heights, OH told the FCC about a text from this number on May 14, 2025.
The subject they gave: Mortgage loans.
A consumer in Royse City, TX told the FCC about a text from this number on Apr 21, 2025.
The subject they gave: Mortgage loans.
A consumer in Pueblo West, CO told the FCC about a text from this number on Apr 13, 2025.
The subject they gave: Mortgage loans.
A consumer in Palm Harbor, FL told the FCC about a text from this number on Apr 9, 2025.
The subject they gave: Mortgage loans.
A consumer in Parker, CO told the FCC about a text from this number on Apr 6, 2025.
The subject they gave: Mortgage loans.
A consumer in Spring Hill, TN told the FCC about a text from this number on Apr 3, 2025.
A consumer in Phoenix, AZ told the FCC about a text from this number on Feb 10, 2025.
What to do if 248-290-8371 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 248-290-8371
Who called me from 248-290-8371?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 10 complaints about 248-290-8371 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Mortgage loans, typically debt relief / loans. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 248-290-8371 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 60/100 (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 248-290-8371 from?
248-290-8371 belongs to the 248-290 exchange in the 248 area code, assigned to Birmingham, MI. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 248-290-8371?
The 248-290 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 248-290-8371?
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 248-290-8371?
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.