A consumer in Omaha, NE told the FCC about a text from this number on Aug 12, 2026.
The subject they gave: Home improvement.
Landline · Valentine, NE
(402) 252-1829Who called from 402-252-1829?
Shady callAnswer it? Bad idea.
402-252-1829 has 4 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Jul 2026, the latest . Most are about text messages. The most common subject: Home improvement. Everyone who complained lives in Nebraska. The number's exchange (402-252) was assigned to Airus in Valentine, NE (landline), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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No ShadyCall reports about 402-252-1829 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 402-252-1829 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 402-252-1829
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
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First / lastJul 7, 2026
Aug 13, 2026
Aug 13, 2026
Complaints by month
Dec 2025Nov 2026
What it was about
How it came
Where the people complaining live
Cities with more than one complaint: Lincoln, NE (2), Omaha, NE (2).
Latest complaints
A consumer in Omaha, NE told the FCC about a text from this number on Aug 10, 2026.
The subject they gave: Home improvement.
A consumer in Lincoln, NE told the FCC about a text from this number on Jul 14, 2026.
The subject they gave: Home improvement.
A consumer in Lincoln, NE told the FCC about a text from this number on Jul 6, 2026.
The subject they gave: Home improvement.
What to do if 402-252-1829 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 402-252-1829
Who called me from 402-252-1829?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 4 complaints about 402-252-1829 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Home improvement, typically telemarketer / sales. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 402-252-1829 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 72/100 (shady call), 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 402-252-1829 from?
402-252-1829 belongs to the 402-252 exchange in the 402 area code, assigned to Valentine, NE. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 402-252-1829?
The 402-252 exchange was assigned to Airus, a landline carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 402-252-1829?
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 402-252-1829?
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.