A consumer in East Meadow, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Nov 11, 2024.
The subject they gave: Criminal charges.
VoIP / internet phone · Newton, MA
(857) 297-0772Who called from 857-297-0772?
Caution
857-297-0772 has 7 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Oct 2024, the latest . The most common subject: Criminal charges. Everyone who complained lives in New York. The number's exchange (857-297) was assigned to Comcast (Xfinity) in Newton, MA (VoIP / internet phone), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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- FTC/FCC complaints
- 7
- Lookups
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No ShadyCall reports about 857-297-0772 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 857-297-0772 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 857-297-0772
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 / lastOct 11, 2024
Nov 12, 2024
Nov 12, 2024
What it was about
How it came
Where the people complaining live
Cities with more than one complaint: East Meadow, NY (7).
Call-back numbers they were given
Latest complaints
A consumer in East Meadow, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Nov 10, 2024.
The subject they gave: Criminal charges.
A consumer in East Meadow, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Nov 7, 2024.
The subject they gave: Criminal charges.
A consumer in East Meadow, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Oct 31, 2024.
The subject they gave: Criminal charges.
A consumer in East Meadow, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Oct 29, 2024.
The subject they gave: Criminal charges. They were told to call back on (857) 297-7096.
A consumer in East Meadow, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Oct 28, 2024.
A consumer in East Meadow, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Oct 8, 2024.
The subject they gave: Criminal charges.
What to do if 857-297-0772 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 857-297-0772
Who called me from 857-297-0772?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 7 complaints about 857-297-0772 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Criminal charges, typically impersonation (IRS, SSA, bank, Amazon...). If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 857-297-0772 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 52/100 (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 857-297-0772 from?
857-297-0772 belongs to the 857-297 exchange in the 857 area code, assigned to Newton, MA. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 857-297-0772?
The 857-297 exchange was assigned to Comcast (Xfinity), a VoIP / internet phone carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 857-297-0772?
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 857-297-0772?
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.