A consumer in Pelham, AL told the FCC about a text from this number on Nov 5, 2026.
Landline · Reno, TX
(817) 221-8967Who called from 817-221-8967?
Shady callAnswer it? Bad idea.
817-221-8967 has 25 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Sep 2026, the latest . Most are about text messages. The most common subject: Political. People in 16 states complained, most of them in Kansas (3), Florida (3) and California (3). The number's exchange (817-221) was assigned to Frontier in Reno, TX (landline), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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- Reports
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- FTC/FCC complaints
- 25
- Lookups
- 6
- Last seen
No ShadyCall reports about 817-221-8967 yet
6 people have looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 817-221-8967 called or texted you, add a report below. Even "silent call, no message" helps the next person decide whether to answer.
25 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 817-221-8967
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 complaints25
Robocalls0%
First / lastSep 30, 2026
Nov 6, 2026
Nov 6, 2026
Complaints by month
Dec 2025Nov 2026
What it was about
How it came
Where the people complaining live
The top 10 of 16 states.
Cities with more than one complaint: Clifton, NJ (2).
Latest complaints
A consumer in Houston, TX told the FCC about a text from this number on Nov 3, 2026.
A consumer in Barrington, RI told the FCC about a text from this number on Nov 1, 2026.
A consumer in Wellfleet, MA told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 25, 2026.
A consumer in Clifton, NJ told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 28, 2026.
A consumer in Canton, ME told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 26, 2026.
A consumer in Maricopa, AZ told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 21, 2026.
A consumer in Foothill Ranch, CA told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 21, 2026.
A consumer in Brunswick, OH told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 20, 2026.
A consumer in Leawood, KS told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 20, 2026.
A consumer in Warwick, RI told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 1, 2026.
A consumer in Eagle River, AK told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Oct 19, 2026.
A consumer in Tallahassee, FL told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 19, 2026.
A consumer in Hudson, FL told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 19, 2026.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Olathe, KS told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 18, 2026.
A consumer in Roseville, CA told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 13, 2026.
A consumer in Saint Cloud, FL told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 12, 2026.
A consumer in Shawnee, KS told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 8, 2026.
A consumer in Gilbert, AZ told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 8, 2026.
A consumer in Colorado Springs, CO told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 8, 2026.
A consumer in Dixon, CA told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 6, 2026.
A consumer in Seattle, WA told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 5, 2026.
A consumer in Beaverton, OR told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 1, 2026.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in West Seneca, NY told the FCC about a text from this number on Sep 30, 2026.
A consumer in Clifton, NJ told the FCC about a text from this number on Sep 29, 2026.
What to do if 817-221-8967 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 817-221-8967
Who called me from 817-221-8967?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 25 complaints about 817-221-8967 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 817-221-8967 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 93/100 (shady call), from 25 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 817-221-8967 from?
817-221-8967 belongs to the 817-221 exchange in the 817 area code, assigned to Reno, TX. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 817-221-8967?
The 817-221 exchange was assigned to Frontier, a landline carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 817-221-8967?
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 817-221-8967?
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.