A consumer in Charlotte, NC told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 31, 2024.
VoIP / internet phone · Harrisburg, PA
(717) 551-6008Who called from 717-551-6008?
Caution
717-551-6008 has 9 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Oct 2024, the latest . 11% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: Political. People in 7 states complained, most of them in Wisconsin (2) and Pennsylvania (2). The number's exchange (717-551) was assigned to Windstream (PAETEC) in Harrisburg, PA (VoIP / internet phone), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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- Reports
- 0
- FTC/FCC complaints
- 9
- Lookups
- 1
- Last seen
No ShadyCall reports about 717-551-6008 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 717-551-6008 called or texted you, add a report below. Even "silent call, no message" helps the next person decide whether to answer.
9 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 717-551-6008
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 complaints9
Robocalls11%
First / lastOct 30, 2024
Nov 1, 2024
Nov 1, 2024
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Latest complaints
A consumer in Madison, WI told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 31, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Green Bay, WI told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 30, 2024.
A consumer in Lansdale, PA told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 30, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Jackson, MI told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 30, 2024.
A consumer in Libertyville, IL told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 29, 2024.
A consumer in Dublin, OH told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 29, 2024.
A consumer in Los Angeles, CA told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 29, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Lafayette Hill, PA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 29, 2024.
What to do if 717-551-6008 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 717-551-6008
Who called me from 717-551-6008?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 9 complaints about 717-551-6008 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Political, typically scam or spam text. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 717-551-6008 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 52/100 (caution), from 9 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 717-551-6008 from?
717-551-6008 belongs to the 717-551 exchange in the 717 area code, assigned to Harrisburg, PA. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 717-551-6008?
The 717-551 exchange was assigned to Windstream (PAETEC), a VoIP / internet phone carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 717-551-6008?
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 717-551-6008?
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.