A consumer in Malden, MA told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Feb 14, 2022.
The subject they gave: Auto warranty. They were told to call back on (888) 206-4556.
VoIP / internet phone · Tacoma, WA
(253) 356-6741Who called from 253-356-6741?
Caution
253-356-6741 has 4 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Jan 2022, the latest . 25% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: Auto warranty. People in 4 states complained, no more than one from any state. The number's exchange (253-356) was assigned to Fractel in Tacoma, WA (VoIP / internet phone), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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- FTC/FCC complaints
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- Lookups
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No ShadyCall reports about 253-356-6741 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 253-356-6741 called or texted you, add a report below. Even "silent call, no message" helps the next person decide whether to answer.
4 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 253-356-6741
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 complaints4
Robocalls25%
First / lastJan 21, 2022
Feb 15, 2022
Feb 15, 2022
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Latest complaints
A consumer in Santa Cruz, CA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Feb 9, 2022.
The subject they gave: Auto warranty. They were told to call back on (888) 206-4556.
A consumer in Willowbrook, IL told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Feb 1, 2022.
The subject they gave: Auto warranty.
A consumer in Mclean, VA told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Jan 20, 2022.
The subject they gave: Auto warranty. They were told to call back on (888) 387-8809.
What to do if 253-356-6741 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 253-356-6741
Who called me from 253-356-6741?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 4 complaints about 253-356-6741 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Auto warranty, typically car warranty. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 253-356-6741 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 50/100 (caution), from 4 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 253-356-6741 from?
253-356-6741 belongs to the 253-356 exchange in the 253 area code, assigned to Tacoma, WA. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 253-356-6741?
The 253-356 exchange was assigned to Fractel, a VoIP / internet phone carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 253-356-6741?
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 253-356-6741?
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.