A consumer in Bowie, MD told the FCC about a text from this number on Mar 1, 2023.
VoIP / internet phone · Washington Grove, MD
(301) 778-2553Who called from 301-778-2553?
Caution
301-778-2553 has 4 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Feb 2023, the latest . Most are about text messages. People in 2 states complained, the most of them in Maryland (3). The number's exchange (301-778) was assigned to Verizon Business in Washington Grove, MD (VoIP / internet phone), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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- Reports
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- FTC/FCC complaints
- 4
- Lookups
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No ShadyCall reports about 301-778-2553 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 301-778-2553 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 301-778-2553
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
Robocalls0%
First / lastFeb 16, 2023
Mar 3, 2023
Mar 3, 2023
How it came
Where the people complaining live
Latest complaints
A consumer in Washington, DC told the FCC about a text from this number on Mar 2, 2023.
A consumer in North Potomac, MD told the FCC about a text from this number on Feb 27, 2023.
A consumer in Halethorpe, MD told the FCC about a text from this number on Feb 15, 2023.
What to do if 301-778-2553 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 301-778-2553
Who called me from 301-778-2553?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 4 complaints about 301-778-2553 with the FTC and FCC, typically scam or spam text. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 301-778-2553 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 301-778-2553 from?
301-778-2553 belongs to the 301-778 exchange in the 301 area code, assigned to Washington Grove, MD. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 301-778-2553?
The 301-778 exchange was assigned to Verizon Business, a VoIP / internet phone carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 301-778-2553?
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 301-778-2553?
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.