A consumer in New York, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 18, 2026.
VoIP / internet phone · New York, NY
(646) 257-4500Who called from 646-257-4500?
Shady callAnswer it? Bad idea.
646-257-4500 has 15 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Mar 2022, the latest . 67% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: Computer tech support. People in 4 states complained, most of them in New York (8), California (4) and Florida (2). The number's exchange (646-257) was assigned to Lumen (Level 3) in New York, NY (VoIP / internet phone), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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- Reports
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- FTC/FCC complaints
- 15
- Lookups
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- Last seen
No ShadyCall reports about 646-257-4500 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 646-257-4500 called or texted you, add a report below. Even "silent call, no message" helps the next person decide whether to answer.
15 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 646-257-4500
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 complaints15
Robocalls67%
First / lastMar 29, 2022
Oct 29, 2026
Oct 29, 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: New York, NY (7), None, CA (2).
Latest complaints
A consumer in New York, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 11, 2026.
A consumer in New York, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 12, 2026.
A consumer in New York, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 12, 2026.
A consumer in New York, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 19, 2026.
A consumer in New York, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 20, 2026.
A consumer in New York, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 20, 2026.
A consumer in Cape Coral, FL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Aug 30, 2026.
A consumer in Miami, FL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Aug 25, 2026.
A consumer in Pittsburgh, PA told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on May 31, 2026.
A consumer in Studio City, CA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jul 18, 2025.
A consumer in San Francisco, CA told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Jun 6, 2025.
A consumer in None, CA told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Jul 11, 2022.
A consumer in None, CA told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Jul 11, 2022.
A consumer in Cheektowaga, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Mar 28, 2022.
The subject they gave: Computer tech support.
What to do if 646-257-4500 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 646-257-4500
Who called me from 646-257-4500?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 15 complaints about 646-257-4500 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Computer tech support, typically robocall / recorded message. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 646-257-4500 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 87/100 (shady call), from 15 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 646-257-4500 from?
646-257-4500 belongs to the 646-257 exchange in the 646 area code, assigned to New York, NY. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 646-257-4500?
The 646-257 exchange was assigned to Lumen (Level 3), a VoIP / internet phone carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 646-257-4500?
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 646-257-4500?
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.