A consumer in Taylors, SC told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 13, 2026.
Wireless (cell phone) · Santa Barbara, CA
(805) 637-7243Who called from 805-637-7243?
Shady callAnswer it? Bad idea.
805-637-7243 has 48 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Jan 2022, the latest . 79% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: Auto warranty. People in 24 states complained, most of them in California (7), Arizona (4) and Florida (3). The number's exchange (805-637) was assigned to T-Mobile in Santa Barbara, CA (wireless (cell phone)), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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48 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 805-637-7243
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 complaints48
Robocalls79%
First / lastJan 6, 2022
Oct 14, 2026
Oct 14, 2026
Complaints by month
Dec 2025Nov 2026
What it was about
How it came
Where the people complaining live
The top 10 of 24 states.
Cities with more than one complaint: Chandler, AZ (2), Sunlakes, AZ (2), Taylors, SC (2).
Call-back numbers they were given
Latest complaints
A consumer in Baltimore, MD told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Sep 20, 2026.
The subject they gave: Criminal charges.
A consumer in Ae, AL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 24, 2026.
A consumer in Batchtown, IL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jul 9, 2026.
The subject they gave: Debt relief / consolidation.
A consumer in Evington, VA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jul 9, 2026.
A consumer in Chandler, AZ told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jun 23, 2026.
The subject they gave: Debt relief / consolidation. They were told to call back on (321) 499-1639.
A consumer in Kittery, ME told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Feb 8, 2026.
A consumer in Bangor, ME told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jan 26, 2026.
A consumer in Hummelstown, PA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Dec 1, 2025.
The subject they gave: Mortgage loans.
A consumer in Watseka, IL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Sep 16, 2025.
The subject they gave: IRS.
A consumer in Wilson, WI told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Aug 28, 2025.
The subject they gave: IRS. They were told to call back on (833) 508-3193.
A consumer in Evansville, IN told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jun 25, 2025.
A consumer in Buford, GA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on May 19, 2025.
They were told to call back on (866) 450-5552.
A consumer in Hampton, GA told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Feb 2, 2025.
A consumer in Oakmont, PA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 9, 2024.
A consumer in Elerger, KY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Dec 22, 2024.
A consumer in Cheyenne, WY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on May 13, 2024.
A consumer in Houston, TX told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 9, 2024.
A consumer in Taylors, SC told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Apr 8, 2024.
A consumer in Berrien Springs, MI told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jan 9, 2024.
A consumer in Pueblo West, CO told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 4, 2023.
A consumer in Sunlakes, AZ told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Sep 13, 2023.
A consumer in Eagle Mountain, UT told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Sep 3, 2023.
A consumer in Seminole, FL told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on May 1, 2023.
A consumer in Calimesa, CA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jul 12, 2023.
The subject they gave: Home improvement.
Showing the latest 25 of 48 complaints.
What to do if 805-637-7243 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 805-637-7243
Who called me from 805-637-7243?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 48 complaints about 805-637-7243 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Auto warranty, typically robocall / recorded message. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 805-637-7243 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 81/100 (shady call), from 48 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 805-637-7243 from?
805-637-7243 belongs to the 805-637 exchange in the 805 area code, assigned to Santa Barbara, CA. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 805-637-7243?
The 805-637 exchange was assigned to T-Mobile, a wireless (cell phone) carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 805-637-7243?
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 805-637-7243?
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.