A consumer in Oak Lawn, IL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jun 2, 2025.
Landline · Chicago, IL
(773) 279-5172Who called from 773-279-5172?
Caution
773-279-5172 has 10 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Mar 2024, the latest . 80% describe a robocall or recorded message. Everyone who complained lives in Illinois. The number's exchange (773-279) was assigned to AT&T in Chicago, IL (landline), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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Score
Score
- Reports
- 0
- FTC/FCC complaints
- 10
- Lookups
- 1
- Last seen
No ShadyCall reports about 773-279-5172 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 773-279-5172 called or texted you, add a report below. Even "silent call, no message" helps the next person decide whether to answer.
10 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 773-279-5172
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 complaints10
Robocalls80%
First / lastMar 7, 2024
Jun 4, 2025
Jun 4, 2025
How it came
Where the people complaining live
Cities with more than one complaint: Oak Lawn, IL (10).
Latest complaints
A consumer in Oak Lawn, IL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Dec 11, 2024.
A consumer in Oak Lawn, IL told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Nov 6, 2024.
A consumer in Oak Lawn, IL told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Nov 6, 2024.
A consumer in Oak Lawn, IL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 16, 2024.
A consumer in Oak Lawn, IL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Sep 2, 2024.
A consumer in Oak Lawn, IL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jun 19, 2024.
A consumer in Oak Lawn, IL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jun 18, 2024.
A consumer in Oak Lawn, IL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 21, 2024.
A consumer in Oak Lawn, IL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Mar 6, 2024.
What to do if 773-279-5172 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 773-279-5172
Who called me from 773-279-5172?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 10 complaints about 773-279-5172 with the FTC and FCC, typically robocall / recorded message. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 773-279-5172 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 52/100 (caution), from 10 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 773-279-5172 from?
773-279-5172 belongs to the 773-279 exchange in the 773 area code, assigned to Chicago, IL. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 773-279-5172?
The 773-279 exchange was assigned to AT&T, a landline carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 773-279-5172?
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 773-279-5172?
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.