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Wireless (cell phone) · Boston, MA

(857) 343-3841Who called from 857-343-3841?

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857-343-3841 has 19 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Jan 2024, the latest . 5% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: Criminal charges. Everyone who complained lives in New York. The number's exchange (857-343) was assigned to Verizon Wireless in Boston, MA (wireless (cell phone)), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.

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19 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 857-343-3841

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 complaints19
Robocalls5%
First / lastJan 26, 2024
Mar 28, 2024

What it was about

  • Criminal charges13 100%

How it came

  • Live caller18 95%
  • Robocall1 5%

Where the people complaining live

Cities with more than one complaint: East Meadow, NY (19).

Latest complaints

FCC complaintImpersonation (IRS, SSA, bank, Amazon...)

A consumer in East Meadow, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Mar 27, 2024.

The subject they gave: Criminal charges.

FCC consumer complaint · filed
FCC complaintImpersonation (IRS, SSA, bank, Amazon...)

A consumer in East Meadow, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Mar 21, 2024.

The subject they gave: Criminal charges.

FCC consumer complaint · filed
FCC complaintImpersonation (IRS, SSA, bank, Amazon...)

A consumer in East Meadow, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Mar 21, 2024.

The subject they gave: Criminal charges.

FCC consumer complaint · filed
FCC complaintImpersonation (IRS, SSA, bank, Amazon...)

A consumer in East Meadow, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Mar 20, 2024.

The subject they gave: Criminal charges.

FCC consumer complaint · filed
FCC complaintImpersonation (IRS, SSA, bank, Amazon...)

A consumer in East Meadow, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Mar 12, 2024.

The subject they gave: Criminal charges.

FCC consumer complaint · filed
FCC complaintImpersonation (IRS, SSA, bank, Amazon...)

A consumer in East Meadow, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Mar 12, 2024.

The subject they gave: Criminal charges.

FCC consumer complaint · filed
FCC complaintImpersonation (IRS, SSA, bank, Amazon...)

A consumer in East Meadow, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Mar 7, 2024.

The subject they gave: Criminal charges.

FCC consumer complaint · filed
FCC complaintImpersonation (IRS, SSA, bank, Amazon...)

A consumer in East Meadow, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Mar 7, 2024.

The subject they gave: Criminal charges.

FCC consumer complaint · filed
FCC complaintImpersonation (IRS, SSA, bank, Amazon...)

A consumer in East Meadow, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Mar 6, 2024.

The subject they gave: Criminal charges.

FCC consumer complaint · filed
FCC complaintImpersonation (IRS, SSA, bank, Amazon...)

A consumer in East Meadow, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Mar 6, 2024.

The subject they gave: Criminal charges.

FCC consumer complaint · filed
FCC complaintImpersonation (IRS, SSA, bank, Amazon...)

A consumer in East Meadow, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Feb 29, 2024.

The subject they gave: Criminal charges.

FCC consumer complaint · filed
FCC complaintImpersonation (IRS, SSA, bank, Amazon...)

A consumer in East Meadow, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Feb 29, 2024.

The subject they gave: Criminal charges.

FCC consumer complaint · filed
FCC complaintTelemarketer / sales

A consumer in East Meadow, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Feb 29, 2024.

FCC consumer complaint · filed
FCC complaintImpersonation (IRS, SSA, bank, Amazon...)

A consumer in East Meadow, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Feb 28, 2024.

The subject they gave: Criminal charges.

FCC consumer complaint · filed
FCC complaintTelemarketer / sales

A consumer in East Meadow, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Feb 15, 2024.

FCC consumer complaint · filed
FCC complaintTelemarketer / sales

A consumer in East Meadow, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Feb 14, 2024.

FCC consumer complaint · filed
FCC complaintTelemarketer / sales

A consumer in East Meadow, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Feb 14, 2024.

FCC consumer complaint · filed
FCC complaintTelemarketer / sales

A consumer in East Meadow, NY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Feb 13, 2024.

FCC consumer complaint · filed
FCC complaintRobocall / recorded message

A consumer in East Meadow, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jan 25, 2024.

FCC consumer complaint · filed

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What to do if 857-343-3841 calls

  1. 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.
  2. Don't call back. Calling back confirms your number is live, and it gets sold on.
  3. Never tap a link in a text from this number. Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM), then delete it.
  4. Block it. Here is how to block a number on iPhone, Android and landlines.
  5. Report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov (or donotcall.gov for sales calls), and here on ShadyCall so others are warned.
  6. 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.
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Questions about 857-343-3841

Who called me from 857-343-3841?

We don't have a name. Consumers filed 19 complaints about 857-343-3841 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 857-343-3841 a scam?

Its ShadyCall Score is 51/100 (caution), from 19 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.

Where is 857-343-3841 from?

857-343-3841 belongs to the 857-343 exchange in the 857 area code, assigned to Boston, MA. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.

What carrier is 857-343-3841?

The 857-343 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 857-343-3841?

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 857-343-3841?

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.

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