A consumer in Rhinelander, WI told the FCC about a text from this number on Nov 4, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
Landline · Milwaukee, WI
(414) 212-5840Who called from 414-212-5840?
Caution
414-212-5840 has 18 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Oct 2024, the latest . 6% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: Political. People in 5 states complained, most of them in Wisconsin (10), Minnesota (3) and Illinois (3). The number's exchange (414-212) was assigned to AT&T in Milwaukee, WI (landline), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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- Reports
- 0
- FTC/FCC complaints
- 18
- Lookups
- 1
- Last seen
No ShadyCall reports about 414-212-5840 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 414-212-5840 called or texted you, add a report below. Even "silent call, no message" helps the next person decide whether to answer.
18 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 414-212-5840
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 complaints18
Robocalls6%
First / lastOct 9, 2024
Nov 5, 2024
Nov 5, 2024
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Latest complaints
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A consumer in Saint Paul, MN told the FCC about a text from this number on Nov 4, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Waukesha, WI told the FCC about a text from this number on Nov 4, 2024.
A consumer in Chicago, IL told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 8, 2024.
A consumer in Centuria, WI told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 9, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Milwaukee, WI told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 8, 2024.
A consumer in Oconomowoc, WI told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 14, 2024.
A consumer in Menasha, WI told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 13, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Henrietta, NY told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 13, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Woodbury, MN told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 12, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Wheeling, IL told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 12, 2024.
A consumer in Verona, WI told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 11, 2024.
A consumer in Rochester, MN told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 11, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Big Bend, WI told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 8, 2024.
A consumer in Austin, TX told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 9, 2024.
A consumer in Onalaska, WI told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 8, 2024.
What to do if 414-212-5840 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 414-212-5840
Who called me from 414-212-5840?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 18 complaints about 414-212-5840 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Political, typically scam or spam text. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 414-212-5840 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 54/100 (caution), from 18 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 414-212-5840 from?
414-212-5840 belongs to the 414-212 exchange in the 414 area code, assigned to Milwaukee, WI. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 414-212-5840?
The 414-212 exchange was assigned to AT&T, a landline carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 414-212-5840?
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 414-212-5840?
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.