A consumer in Merrimac, WI told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Sep 1, 2025.
The subject they gave: Vacations. They were told to call back on (828) 220-6428.
Wireless (cell phone) · Hickory, NC
(828) 639-8280Who called from 828-639-8280?
Caution
828-639-8280 has 4 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Jul 2025, the latest . 75% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: Vacations. Everyone who complained lives in Wisconsin. The number's exchange (828-639) was assigned to Verizon Wireless in Hickory, NC (wireless (cell phone)), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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No ShadyCall reports about 828-639-8280 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 828-639-8280 called or texted you, add a report below. Even "silent call, no message" helps the next person decide whether to answer.
4 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 828-639-8280
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 complaints4
Robocalls75%
First / lastJul 8, 2025
Sep 2, 2025
Sep 2, 2025
What it was about
How it came
Where the people complaining live
Cities with more than one complaint: Merrimac, WI (4).
Call-back numbers they were given
Latest complaints
A consumer in Merrimac, WI told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Aug 18, 2025.
The subject they gave: Vacations.
A consumer in Merrimac, WI told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jul 21, 2025.
The subject they gave: Vacations.
A consumer in Merrimac, WI told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Jul 7, 2025.
The subject they gave: Vacations.
What to do if 828-639-8280 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 828-639-8280
Who called me from 828-639-8280?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 4 complaints about 828-639-8280 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Vacations, typically telemarketer / sales. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 828-639-8280 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 54/100 (caution), from 4 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 828-639-8280 from?
828-639-8280 belongs to the 828-639 exchange in the 828 area code, assigned to Hickory, NC. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 828-639-8280?
The 828-639 exchange was assigned to Verizon Wireless, a wireless (cell phone) carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 828-639-8280?
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 828-639-8280?
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.