A consumer in San Mateo, CA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Sep 20, 2023.
They were told to call back on (844) 668-5125.
VoIP / internet phone · Oakland, CA
(510) 844-8166Who called from 510-844-8166?
Caution
510-844-8166 has 7 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Apr 2022, the latest . 100% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: Health insurance. People in 3 states complained, most of them in California (4) and Colorado (2). The number's exchange (510-844) was assigned to Verizon Business in Oakland, CA (VoIP / internet phone), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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7 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 510-844-8166
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 complaints7
Robocalls100%
First / lastApr 19, 2022
Sep 21, 2023
Sep 21, 2023
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Latest complaints
A consumer in Oakley, CA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 12, 2023.
The subject they gave: Health insurance.
A consumer in Colorado Springs, CO told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Mar 12, 2023.
The subject they gave: Health insurance. They were told to call back on (844) 668-5125.
A consumer in Atlanta, GA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jan 18, 2023.
A consumer in Boulder, CO told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jul 18, 2022.
The subject they gave: Health insurance.
A consumer in Pleasanton, CA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jun 17, 2022.
They were told to call back on (844) 668-5125.
A consumer in Alameda, CA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 18, 2022.
They were told to call back on (844) 668-5125.
What to do if 510-844-8166 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 510-844-8166
Who called me from 510-844-8166?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 7 complaints about 510-844-8166 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Health insurance, typically robocall / recorded message. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 510-844-8166 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 50/100 (caution), from 7 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 510-844-8166 from?
510-844-8166 belongs to the 510-844 exchange in the 510 area code, assigned to Oakland, CA. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 510-844-8166?
The 510-844 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 510-844-8166?
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 510-844-8166?
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.