A consumer in Westlake, OH told the FCC about a text from this number on Mar 31, 2022.
Wireless (cell phone) · Miami, FL
(305) 401-8242Who called from 305-401-8242?
Caution
305-401-8242 has 5 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Apr 2022, the latest . Most are about text messages. The most common subject: Prizes / sweepstakes. People in 5 states complained, no more than one from any state. The number's exchange (305-401) was assigned to Verizon Wireless in Miami, FL (wireless (cell 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 305-401-8242 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 305-401-8242 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 305-401-8242
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
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First / lastApr 1, 2022
Apr 4, 2022
Apr 4, 2022
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Latest complaints
A consumer in Baltimore, MD told the FCC about a text from this number on Mar 31, 2022.
A consumer in Rochester, MI told the FCC about a text from this number on Mar 31, 2022.
A consumer in Ashburn, VA told the FCC about a text from this number on Mar 31, 2022.
The subject they gave: Prizes / sweepstakes.
A consumer in Minnetonka, MN told the FCC about a text from this number on Mar 31, 2022.
What to do if 305-401-8242 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 305-401-8242
Who called me from 305-401-8242?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 5 complaints about 305-401-8242 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Prizes / sweepstakes, typically scam or spam text. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 305-401-8242 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 305-401-8242 from?
305-401-8242 belongs to the 305-401 exchange in the 305 area code, assigned to Miami, FL. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 305-401-8242?
The 305-401 exchange was assigned to Verizon Wireless, a wireless (cell phone) carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 305-401-8242?
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 305-401-8242?
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.