A consumer in Norridge, IL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Dec 2, 2024.
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(833) 853-5638Who called from 833-853-5638?
Caution
833-853-5638 has 13 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Feb 2023, the latest . 92% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: Student loans. People in 6 states complained, most of them in Florida (5), Illinois (3) and Ohio (2).
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- Reports
- 0
- FTC/FCC complaints
- 13
- Lookups
- 1
- Last seen
No ShadyCall reports about 833-853-5638 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 833-853-5638 called or texted you, add a report below. Even "silent call, no message" helps the next person decide whether to answer.
13 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 833-853-5638
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 complaints13
Robocalls92%
First / lastFeb 9, 2023
Feb 26, 2025
Feb 26, 2025
What it was about
How it came
Where the people complaining live
Cities with more than one complaint: Orlando, FL (2).
Latest complaints
A consumer in Tampa, FL told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Oct 31, 2024.
A consumer in Palm Bay, FL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Aug 26, 2024.
A consumer in West Chester, OH told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jun 13, 2024.
A consumer in Apollo Beach, FL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Dec 4, 2023.
A consumer in Carmichael, CA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Aug 1, 2023.
A consumer in Lake Success, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jan 2, 2022.
The subject they gave: Student loans.
A consumer in Arlington Heights, IL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jul 10, 2023.
A consumer in Columbus, OH told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jun 14, 2023.
A consumer in Orlando, FL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jan 1, 2023.
A consumer in Chicago, IL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on May 10, 2023.
A consumer in Orlando, FL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 25, 2023.
A consumer in Poulsbo, WA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Feb 8, 2023.
What to do if 833-853-5638 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 833-853-5638
Who called me from 833-853-5638?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 13 complaints about 833-853-5638 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Student loans, typically robocall / recorded message. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 833-853-5638 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 51/100 (caution), from 13 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 833-853-5638 from?
833-853-5638 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 833-853-5638?
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 833-853-5638?
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.