A consumer in Superior, WI told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 30, 2024.
VoIP / internet phone · Rockford, IL
(815) 296-4498Who called from 815-296-4498?
Caution
815-296-4498 has 12 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Oct 2024, the latest . Most are about text messages. The most common subject: Political. People in 7 states complained, most of them in North Carolina (5) and Illinois (2). The number's exchange (815-296) was assigned to Telnyx in Rockford, IL (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 815-296-4498 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 815-296-4498 called or texted you, add a report below. Even "silent call, no message" helps the next person decide whether to answer.
12 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 815-296-4498
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 complaints12
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First / lastOct 19, 2024
Oct 31, 2024
Oct 31, 2024
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Latest complaints
A consumer in Libertyville, IL told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 29, 2024.
A consumer in New York, NY told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 28, 2024.
A consumer in Medina, OH told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 28, 2024.
A consumer in Clermont, FL told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 28, 2024.
A consumer in Burlington, NC told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 29, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Lake Orion, MI told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 20, 2024.
A consumer in Morrisville, NC told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 19, 2024.
A consumer in Chicago, IL told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 18, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Jacksonville, NC told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 18, 2024.
A consumer in Charlotte, NC told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 18, 2024.
A consumer in Lake Junaluska, NC told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 18, 2024.
What to do if 815-296-4498 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 815-296-4498
Who called me from 815-296-4498?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 12 complaints about 815-296-4498 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Political, typically scam or spam text. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 815-296-4498 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 53/100 (caution), from 12 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 815-296-4498 from?
815-296-4498 belongs to the 815-296 exchange in the 815 area code, assigned to Rockford, IL. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 815-296-4498?
The 815-296 exchange was assigned to Telnyx, a VoIP / internet phone carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 815-296-4498?
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 815-296-4498?
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.