A consumer in Scottsdale, AZ told the FCC about a text from this number on Jul 7, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
VoIP / internet phone · Bridgewater, VA
(540) 237-1496Who called from 540-237-1496?
Caution
540-237-1496 has 4 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since May 2024, the latest . Most are about text messages. The most common subject: Political. People in 3 states complained, the most of them in Ohio (2). The number's exchange (540-237) was assigned to Comcast (Xfinity) in Bridgewater, VA (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 540-237-1496 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 540-237-1496 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 540-237-1496
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 / lastMay 26, 2024
Jul 20, 2024
Jul 20, 2024
What it was about
How it came
Where the people complaining live
Cities with more than one complaint: Wadsworth, OH (2).
Latest complaints
A consumer in Amityville, NY told the FCC about a text from this number on Jul 6, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Wadsworth, OH told the FCC about a text from this number on May 25, 2024.
A consumer in Wadsworth, OH told the FCC about a text from this number on May 24, 2024.
What to do if 540-237-1496 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 540-237-1496
Who called me from 540-237-1496?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 4 complaints about 540-237-1496 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Political, typically political. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 540-237-1496 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 540-237-1496 from?
540-237-1496 belongs to the 540-237 exchange in the 540 area code, assigned to Bridgewater, VA. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 540-237-1496?
The 540-237 exchange was assigned to Comcast (Xfinity), a VoIP / internet phone carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 540-237-1496?
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 540-237-1496?
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.