A consumer in Elkins Park, PA told the FCC about a text from this number on May 15, 2025.
VoIP / internet phone · Washington, DC
(771) 249-3256Who called from 771-249-3256?
Caution
771-249-3256 has 3 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Mar 2025, the latest . Most are about text messages. People in 3 states complained, no more than one from any state. The number's exchange (771-249) was assigned to AT&T in Washington, DC (VoIP / internet phone), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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- FTC/FCC complaints
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- Lookups
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No ShadyCall reports about 771-249-3256 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 771-249-3256 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 771-249-3256
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.
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FCC complaints3
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First / lastMar 27, 2025
May 16, 2025
May 16, 2025
Latest complaints
A consumer in Kansas City, MO told the FCC about a text from this number on Mar 31, 2025.
A consumer in Valparaiso, IN told the FCC about a text from this number on Jun 5, 2024.
They were told to call back on (771) 248-3439.
What to do if 771-249-3256 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 771-249-3256
Who called me from 771-249-3256?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 3 complaints about 771-249-3256 with the FTC and FCC, typically scam or spam text. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 771-249-3256 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 52/100 (caution), 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 771-249-3256 from?
771-249-3256 belongs to the 771-249 exchange in the 771 area code, assigned to Washington, DC. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 771-249-3256?
The 771-249 exchange was assigned to AT&T, a VoIP / internet phone carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 771-249-3256?
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 771-249-3256?
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.