A consumer in Peachtree Corners, GA told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 21, 2026.
The subject they gave: Health insurance.
800 toll-free number
(800) 491-5500Who called from 800-491-5500?
Shady callAnswer it? Bad idea.
800-491-5500 has 7 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Oct 2022, the latest . 14% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: Health insurance. People in 5 states complained, the most of them in Pennsylvania (3).
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- Reports
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- FTC/FCC complaints
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- Lookups
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No ShadyCall reports about 800-491-5500 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 800-491-5500 called or texted you, add a report below. Even "silent call, no message" helps the next person decide whether to answer.
7 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 800-491-5500
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 complaints7
Robocalls14%
First / lastOct 27, 2022
Oct 22, 2026
Oct 22, 2026
Complaints by month
Dec 2025Nov 2026
What it was about
How it came
Where the people complaining live
Cities with more than one complaint: Hellertown, PA (2).
Latest complaints
A consumer in Knoxville, TN told the FCC about a text from this number on Sep 20, 2026.
The subject they gave: Health insurance.
A consumer in Reading, PA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Mar 24, 2026.
A consumer in Hellertown, PA told the FCC about a text from this number on Feb 24, 2026.
The subject they gave: Health insurance.
A consumer in Hellertown, PA told the FCC about a text from this number on Dec 29, 2025.
The subject they gave: Health insurance.
A consumer in Sacramento, CA told the FCC about a text from this number on Aug 14, 2023.
The subject they gave: Health insurance.
A consumer in Stateline, NV told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 26, 2022.
What to do if 800-491-5500 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 800-491-5500
Who called me from 800-491-5500?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 7 complaints about 800-491-5500 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Health insurance, typically health insurance / Medicare. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 800-491-5500 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 72/100 (shady call), from 7 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 800-491-5500 from?
800-491-5500 is a toll-free number, so it isn't tied to a place. Toll-free numbers can ring anywhere in the US and Canada.
How do I block 800-491-5500?
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 800-491-5500?
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.