A consumer in North Bergen, NJ told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Aug 22, 2024.
The subject they gave: Google listings.
VoIP / internet phone · Washington, NC
(252) 274-0231Who called from 252-274-0231?
Caution
252-274-0231 has 3 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Mar 2024, the latest . 33% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: Google listings. People in 2 states complained, the most of them in New Jersey (2). The number's exchange (252-274) was assigned to Lumen (Level 3) in Washington, NC (VoIP / internet phone), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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- Reports
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- FTC/FCC complaints
- 3
- Lookups
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No ShadyCall reports about 252-274-0231 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 252-274-0231 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 252-274-0231
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 / lastMar 28, 2024
Aug 25, 2024
Aug 25, 2024
What it was about
How it came
Where the people complaining live
Cities with more than one complaint: North Bergen, NJ (2).
Latest complaints
A consumer in North Bergen, NJ told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Aug 8, 2024.
A consumer in Brooklyn, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Mar 27, 2024.
The subject they gave: Google listings.
What to do if 252-274-0231 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 252-274-0231
Who called me from 252-274-0231?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 3 complaints about 252-274-0231 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Google listings, typically telemarketer / sales. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 252-274-0231 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 252-274-0231 from?
252-274-0231 belongs to the 252-274 exchange in the 252 area code, assigned to Washington, NC. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 252-274-0231?
The 252-274 exchange was assigned to Lumen (Level 3), a VoIP / internet phone carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 252-274-0231?
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 252-274-0231?
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.