A consumer in Long Beach, CA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Aug 16, 2026.
Landline · Norwalk, CA
(562) 202-5996Who called from 562-202-5996?
Caution
562-202-5996 has 4 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Jan 2026, the latest . 50% describe a robocall or recorded message. Everyone who complained lives in California. The number's exchange (562-202) was assigned to Twc IP Enabled Services in Norwalk, CA (landline), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
68ShadyCall
Score
Score
- Reports
- 0
- FTC/FCC complaints
- 4
- Lookups
- 1
- Last seen
No ShadyCall reports about 562-202-5996 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 562-202-5996 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 562-202-5996
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
Robocalls50%
First / lastJan 22, 2026
Aug 17, 2026
Aug 17, 2026
Complaints by month
Dec 2025Nov 2026
How it came
Where the people complaining live
Cities with more than one complaint: Long Beach, CA (4).
Latest complaints
A consumer in Long Beach, CA told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Jul 27, 2026.
A consumer in Long Beach, CA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 22, 2026.
A consumer in Long Beach, CA told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Jan 18, 2026.
What to do if 562-202-5996 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 562-202-5996
Who called me from 562-202-5996?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 4 complaints about 562-202-5996 with the FTC and FCC, typically robocall / recorded message. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 562-202-5996 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 68/100 (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 562-202-5996 from?
562-202-5996 belongs to the 562-202 exchange in the 562 area code, assigned to Norwalk, CA. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 562-202-5996?
The 562-202 exchange was assigned to Twc IP Enabled Services, a landline carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 562-202-5996?
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 562-202-5996?
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.