A consumer in Independence, MO told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on May 5, 2025.
VoIP / internet phone · Kansas City, MO
(816) 897-6980Who called from 816-897-6980?
Caution
816-897-6980 has 7 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Aug 2022, the latest . The most common subject: Computer. People in 2 states complained, the most of them in Kansas (6). The number's exchange (816-897) was assigned to Peerless Network in Kansas City, MO (VoIP / internet phone), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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- Reports
- 0
- FTC/FCC complaints
- 7
- Lookups
- 1
- Last seen
No ShadyCall reports about 816-897-6980 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 816-897-6980 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 816-897-6980
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
Robocalls0%
First / lastAug 10, 2022
May 6, 2025
May 6, 2025
What it was about
How it came
Where the people complaining live
Cities with more than one complaint: Wichita, KS (3).
Latest complaints
A consumer in Wichita, KS told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Jan 19, 2025.
A consumer in St Francis, KS told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Jul 25, 2023.
A consumer in Wichita, KS told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Nov 9, 2022.
A consumer in Wichita, KS told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Sep 11, 2022.
A consumer in Topeka, KS told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Sep 8, 2022.
A consumer in Blue Springs, KS told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Aug 9, 2022.
The subject they gave: Computer.
What to do if 816-897-6980 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 816-897-6980
Who called me from 816-897-6980?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 7 complaints about 816-897-6980 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Computer, typically telemarketer / sales. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 816-897-6980 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 51/100 (caution), 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 816-897-6980 from?
816-897-6980 belongs to the 816-897 exchange in the 816 area code, assigned to Kansas City, MO. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 816-897-6980?
The 816-897 exchange was assigned to Peerless Network, a VoIP / internet phone carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 816-897-6980?
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 816-897-6980?
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.