A consumer in Jackson, NC told the FCC about a robocall from this number on May 8, 2026.
VoIP / internet phone · Sacramento, CA
(279) 499-8870Who called from 279-499-8870?
Shady callAnswer it? Bad idea.
279-499-8870 has 8 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Apr 2026, the latest . 75% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: Bank / financial impersonation. People in 5 states complained, most of them in North Carolina (3) and Virginia (2). The number's exchange (279-499) was assigned to Fractel in Sacramento, CA (VoIP / internet phone), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 279-499-8870 called or texted you, add a report below. Even "silent call, no message" helps the next person decide whether to answer.
8 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 279-499-8870
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 complaints8
Robocalls75%
First / lastApr 27, 2026
May 10, 2026
May 10, 2026
Complaints by month
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Latest complaints
A consumer in Lacombe, LA told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on May 4, 2026.
A consumer in Leland, NC told the FCC about a robocall from this number on May 6, 2026.
The subject they gave: Bank / financial impersonation.
A consumer in Fayetteville, NC told the FCC about a robocall from this number on May 6, 2026.
The subject they gave: Bank / financial impersonation.
A consumer in Alexandria, VA told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on May 6, 2026.
The subject they gave: Bank / financial impersonation.
A consumer in Commerce Township, MI told the FCC about a robocall from this number on May 6, 2026.
The subject they gave: Bank / financial impersonation.
A consumer in Chula Vista, CA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Sep 30, 2025.
The subject they gave: Business loans.
A consumer in Carrollton, VA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 26, 2026.
What to do if 279-499-8870 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 279-499-8870
Who called me from 279-499-8870?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 8 complaints about 279-499-8870 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Bank / financial impersonation, typically impersonation (IRS, SSA, bank, Amazon...). If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 279-499-8870 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 74/100 (shady call), from 8 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 279-499-8870 from?
279-499-8870 belongs to the 279-499 exchange in the 279 area code, assigned to Sacramento, CA. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 279-499-8870?
The 279-499 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 279-499-8870?
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 279-499-8870?
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.