A consumer in Gulf Shores, AL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Nov 24, 2024.
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(866) 659-6972Who called from 866-659-6972?
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866-659-6972 has 30 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Sep 2024, the latest . 90% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: IRS. People in 18 states complained, most of them in California (4), Ohio (3) and Indiana (2).
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- Reports
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- FTC/FCC complaints
- 30
- Lookups
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30 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 866-659-6972
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 complaints30
Robocalls90%
First / lastSep 5, 2024
Nov 25, 2024
Nov 25, 2024
What it was about
How it came
Where the people complaining live
The top 10 of 18 states.
Cities with more than one complaint: Glenview, IL (2).
Latest complaints
A consumer in Terre Haute, IN told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 23, 2024.
The subject they gave: IRS.
A consumer in Stafford, VA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 14, 2024.
The subject they gave: IRS.
A consumer in Davis, CA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 22, 2024.
The subject they gave: IRS.
A consumer in Branchburg, NJ told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 20, 2024.
A consumer in Houston, TX told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 16, 2024.
A consumer in Cardiff, CA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Aug 31, 2024.
The subject they gave: IRS.
A consumer in Rockledge, FL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 15, 2024.
The subject they gave: IRS.
A consumer in Fredericktown, OH told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 9, 2024.
The subject they gave: IRS.
A consumer in Saint Louis, MO told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 9, 2024.
A consumer in Catawba, SC told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 9, 2024.
The subject they gave: IRS.
A consumer in Matawan, NJ told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Aug 31, 2024.
The subject they gave: IRS.
A consumer in Waverly, GA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 8, 2024.
The subject they gave: IRS.
A consumer in Brooklyn, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 7, 2024.
The subject they gave: IRS.
A consumer in Glenview, IL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 6, 2024.
The subject they gave: IRS.
A consumer in Newmanstown, PA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 7, 2024.
A consumer in Grand Rapids, WI told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 6, 2024.
A consumer in Fayetteville, AR told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 1, 2024.
A consumer in Glenview, IL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 3, 2024.
The subject they gave: IRS.
A consumer in Bowling Green, KY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Oct 3, 2024.
A consumer in Los Angeles, CA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 3, 2024.
A consumer in Dayton, OH told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Sep 12, 2024.
The subject they gave: IRS.
A consumer in Daly City, CA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 2, 2024.
A consumer in Middletown, IN told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Oct 2, 2024.
A consumer in Midlothian, VA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 1, 2024.
The subject they gave: IRS.
Showing the latest 25 of 30 complaints.
What to do if 866-659-6972 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 866-659-6972
Who called me from 866-659-6972?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 30 complaints about 866-659-6972 with the FTC and FCC, most often about IRS, typically impersonation (IRS, SSA, bank, Amazon...). If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 866-659-6972 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 56/100 (caution), from 30 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 866-659-6972 from?
866-659-6972 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 866-659-6972?
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 866-659-6972?
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.