A consumer in Chicago, IL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Aug 24, 2023.
VoIP / internet phone · Walworth, WI
(262) 394-8229Who called from 262-394-8229?
Caution
262-394-8229 has 5 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Aug 2023, the latest . 100% describe a robocall or recorded message. Everyone who complained lives in Illinois. The number's exchange (262-394) was assigned to AT&T in Walworth, WI (VoIP / internet phone), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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- Reports
- 0
- FTC/FCC complaints
- 5
- Lookups
- 1
- Last seen
No ShadyCall reports about 262-394-8229 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 262-394-8229 called or texted you, add a report below. Even "silent call, no message" helps the next person decide whether to answer.
5 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 262-394-8229
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 complaints5
Robocalls100%
First / lastAug 23, 2023
Aug 25, 2023
Aug 25, 2023
How it came
Where the people complaining live
Cities with more than one complaint: Chicago, IL (5).
Latest complaints
A consumer in Chicago, IL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Aug 24, 2023.
A consumer in Chicago, IL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Aug 22, 2023.
A consumer in Chicago, IL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Aug 22, 2023.
A consumer in Chicago, IL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Aug 22, 2023.
What to do if 262-394-8229 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 262-394-8229
Who called me from 262-394-8229?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 5 complaints about 262-394-8229 with the FTC and FCC, typically robocall / recorded message. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 262-394-8229 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 50/100 (caution), from 5 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 262-394-8229 from?
262-394-8229 belongs to the 262-394 exchange in the 262 area code, assigned to Walworth, WI. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 262-394-8229?
The 262-394 exchange was assigned to AT&T, a VoIP / internet phone carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 262-394-8229?
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 262-394-8229?
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.