A consumer in Fort Collins, CO told the FCC about a text from this number on Oct 9, 2024.
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(833) 261-3838Who called from 833-261-3838?
Caution
833-261-3838 has 5 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Jul 2024, the latest . 20% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: Political. People in 3 states complained, the most of them in California (3).
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- Reports
- 0
- FTC/FCC complaints
- 5
- Lookups
- 1
- Last seen
No ShadyCall reports about 833-261-3838 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 833-261-3838 called or texted you, add a report below. Even "silent call, no message" helps the next person decide whether to answer.
5 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 833-261-3838
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 complaints5
Robocalls20%
First / lastJul 23, 2024
Oct 16, 2024
Oct 16, 2024
What it was about
How it came
Where the people complaining live
Latest complaints
A consumer in Westlake Village, CA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Sep 29, 2024.
A consumer in Pocomoke City, MD told the FCC about a text from this number on Sep 16, 2024.
A consumer in San Francisco, CA told the FCC about a text from this number on Jul 2, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Los Angeles, CA told the FCC about a text from this number on Jul 22, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
What to do if 833-261-3838 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 833-261-3838
Who called me from 833-261-3838?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 5 complaints about 833-261-3838 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 833-261-3838 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 51/100 (caution), from 5 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 833-261-3838 from?
833-261-3838 is a toll-free number, so it isn't tied to a place. Toll-free numbers can ring anywhere in the US and Canada.
How do I block 833-261-3838?
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 833-261-3838?
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.