A consumer in Jericho, NY told the FCC about a text from this number on Apr 17, 2022.
Landline · New York, NY
(718) 688-1172Who called from 718-688-1172?
Caution
718-688-1172 has 4 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Feb 2022, the latest . 25% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: Home improvement. Everyone who complained lives in New York. The number's exchange (718-688) was assigned to Tc Systems in New York, NY (landline), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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- Reports
- 0
- FTC/FCC complaints
- 4
- Lookups
- 1
- Last seen
No ShadyCall reports about 718-688-1172 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 718-688-1172 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 718-688-1172
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
Robocalls25%
First / lastFeb 22, 2022
Apr 18, 2022
Apr 18, 2022
What it was about
How it came
Where the people complaining live
Call-back numbers they were given
Latest complaints
A consumer in Mount Vernon, NY told the FCC about a text from this number on Mar 20, 2022.
A consumer in Ny, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Mar 15, 2022.
A consumer in Bohemia, NY told the FCC about a text from this number on Feb 21, 2022.
The subject they gave: Home improvement. They were told to call back on (855) 226-9999.
What to do if 718-688-1172 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 718-688-1172
Who called me from 718-688-1172?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 4 complaints about 718-688-1172 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Home improvement, typically scam or spam text. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 718-688-1172 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 718-688-1172 from?
718-688-1172 belongs to the 718-688 exchange in the 718 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 718-688-1172?
The 718-688 exchange was assigned to Tc Systems, a landline carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 718-688-1172?
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 718-688-1172?
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.