A consumer in Lake Elsinore, CA told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Sep 28, 2026.
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(800) 937-8997Who called from 800-937-8997?
Shady callAnswer it? Bad idea.
800-937-8997 has 24 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Jun 2022, the latest . 21% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: Computer tech support. People in 15 states complained, most of them in California (6), Texas (4) and Washington (2).
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- FTC/FCC complaints
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24 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 800-937-8997
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 complaints24
Robocalls21%
First / lastJun 1, 2022
Sep 29, 2026
Sep 29, 2026
Complaints by month
Dec 2025Nov 2026
What it was about
How it came
Where the people complaining live
The top 10 of 15 states.
Cities with more than one complaint: Lake Elsinore, CA (2), Seguin, TX (2).
Latest complaints
A consumer in Carnation, WA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jul 31, 2026.
The subject they gave: Auto warranty.
A consumer in Warren, MI told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jul 12, 2026.
The subject they gave: Business loans.
A consumer in Arlington, VA told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Mar 22, 2026.
A consumer in Santa Paula, CA told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Jan 19, 2025.
The subject they gave: Computer tech support.
A consumer in Gaithersburg, MD told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Jan 12, 2025.
A consumer in Willis, TX told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Dec 4, 2024.
A consumer in Pasadena, CA told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Jun 11, 2024.
A consumer in New York, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Jul 29, 2024.
A consumer in Marshall, TX told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Jul 21, 2024.
The subject they gave: Health insurance.
A consumer in Seguin, TX told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Jun 7, 2024.
A consumer in Seguin, TX told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Jan 7, 2024.
The subject they gave: Computer tech support.
A consumer in Sacramento, CA told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Feb 28, 2023.
The subject they gave: Credit card debt.
A consumer in Baldwin City, KS told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jan 20, 2024.
A consumer in Chandler, AZ told the FCC about a text from this number on Dec 30, 2023.
A consumer in Denver, CO told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Dec 30, 2023.
A consumer in Miami Beach, FL told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 31, 2023.
A consumer in Lake Elsinore, CA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on May 31, 2023.
A consumer in Portland, OR told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on May 15, 2023.
A consumer in Fresno, CA told the FCC about a text from this number on Apr 27, 2023.
A consumer in Maywood, NJ told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Mar 28, 2023.
A consumer in Las Vegas, NV told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Feb 6, 2023.
A consumer in Stanwood, WA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Dec 15, 2022.
A consumer in Warrenville, IL told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on May 31, 2022.
The subject they gave: Prescription medicines.
What to do if 800-937-8997 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 800-937-8997
Who called me from 800-937-8997?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 24 complaints about 800-937-8997 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Computer tech support, typically telemarketer / sales. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 800-937-8997 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 72/100 (shady call), from 24 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 800-937-8997 from?
800-937-8997 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 800-937-8997?
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 800-937-8997?
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.