A consumer in Salem, OH told the FCC about a text from this number on Apr 27, 2022.
The subject they gave: Google listings.
Wireless (cell phone) · Newark, NJ
(862) 231-0856Who called from 862-231-0856?
Caution
862-231-0856 has 4 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Apr 2022, the latest . Most are about text messages. The most common subject: Google listings. Everyone who complained lives in Ohio. The number's exchange (862-231) was assigned to T-Mobile in Newark, NJ (wireless (cell phone)), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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- Reports
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- FTC/FCC complaints
- 4
- Lookups
- 1
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No ShadyCall reports about 862-231-0856 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 862-231-0856 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 862-231-0856
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
Robocalls0%
First / lastApr 29, 2022
Nov 11, 2024
Nov 11, 2024
What it was about
How it came
Where the people complaining live
Cities with more than one complaint: Salem, OH (4).
Latest complaints
A consumer in Salem, OH told the FCC about a text from this number on Apr 27, 2022.
The subject they gave: Google listings.
A consumer in Salem, OH told the FCC about a text from this number on Apr 27, 2022.
The subject they gave: Google listings.
A consumer in Salem, OH told the FCC about a text from this number on Apr 27, 2022.
The subject they gave: Google listings.
What to do if 862-231-0856 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 862-231-0856
Who called me from 862-231-0856?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 4 complaints about 862-231-0856 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Google listings, typically telemarketer / sales. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 862-231-0856 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 50/100 (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 862-231-0856 from?
862-231-0856 belongs to the 862-231 exchange in the 862 area code, assigned to Newark, NJ. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 862-231-0856?
The 862-231 exchange was assigned to T-Mobile, a wireless (cell phone) carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 862-231-0856?
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 862-231-0856?
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.