A consumer in Hasting, MN told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Sep 8, 2026.
The subject they gave: Donations/charities. They were told to call back on (612) 968-7697.
Wireless (cell phone) · Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
(651) 247-5216Who called from 651-247-5216?
Shady callAnswer it? Bad idea.
651-247-5216 has 3 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Oct 2026, the latest . The most common subject: Donations/charities. People in 2 states complained, the most of them in Minnesota (2). The number's exchange (651-247) was assigned to Verizon Wireless in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN (wireless (cell phone)), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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No ShadyCall reports about 651-247-5216 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 651-247-5216 called or texted you, add a report below. Even "silent call, no message" helps the next person decide whether to answer.
3 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 651-247-5216
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 complaints3
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First / lastOct 24, 2026
Nov 7, 2026
Nov 7, 2026
Complaints by month
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What it was about
How it came
Where the people complaining live
Cities with more than one complaint: Hasting, MN (2).
Call-back numbers they were given
Latest complaints
A consumer in Hasting, MN told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Aug 30, 2026.
The subject they gave: Donations/charities. They were told to call back on (612) 354-6547.
A consumer in Colorado Springs, CO told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Sep 27, 2026.
The subject they gave: Business loans.
What to do if 651-247-5216 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 651-247-5216
Who called me from 651-247-5216?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 3 complaints about 651-247-5216 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Donations/charities, typically charity / fundraising. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 651-247-5216 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 75/100 (shady call), from 3 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 651-247-5216 from?
651-247-5216 belongs to the 651-247 exchange in the 651 area code, assigned to Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 651-247-5216?
The 651-247 exchange was assigned to Verizon Wireless, a wireless (cell phone) carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 651-247-5216?
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 651-247-5216?
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.