A consumer in New York, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Mar 24, 2026.
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(888) 269-4978Who called from 888-269-4978?
Shady callAnswer it? Bad idea.
888-269-4978 has 73 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Mar 2026, the latest . 92% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: Mortgage loans. People in 21 states complained, most of them in New York (19), California (11) and Texas (9).
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73 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 888-269-4978
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 complaints73
Robocalls92%
First / lastMar 25, 2026
May 4, 2026
May 4, 2026
Complaints by month
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What it was about
How it came
Where the people complaining live
The top 10 of 21 states.
Cities with more than one complaint: New York, NY (16), Atlanta, GA (3), Chicago, IL (2), Collierville, TN (2), San Francisco, CA (2).
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Latest complaints
A consumer in New York, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Mar 25, 2026.
A consumer in New York, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Mar 26, 2026.
A consumer in New York, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Mar 26, 2026.
A consumer in New York, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Mar 29, 2026.
A consumer in New York, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Mar 27, 2026.
A consumer in New York, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Mar 30, 2026.
A consumer in New York, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Mar 30, 2026.
A consumer in New York, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 1, 2026.
A consumer in Ann Arbor, MI told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 7, 2026.
The subject they gave: Bank / financial impersonation.
A consumer in New York, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 2, 2026.
A consumer in New York, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 2, 2026.
A consumer in New York, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 3, 2026.
A consumer in San Francisco, CA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 9, 2026.
The subject they gave: Business loans.
A consumer in San Francisco, CA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 9, 2026.
The subject they gave: Business loans.
A consumer in New York, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 5, 2026.
A consumer in New York, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 6, 2026.
A consumer in New York, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 7, 2026.
A consumer in New York, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 7, 2026.
A consumer in Manassas, VA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 7, 2026.
The subject they gave: Credit card debt.
A consumer in Jacksonville, FL told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Apr 10, 2026.
A consumer in Chicago, IL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jan 31, 2026.
The subject they gave: Payday loans.
A consumer in Lawrenceville, GA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 7, 2026.
The subject they gave: Mortgage loans.
A consumer in Henrico, VA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 7, 2026.
The subject they gave: Mortgage loans.
A consumer in Irmo, SC told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 7, 2026.
The subject they gave: Mortgage loans.
Showing the latest 25 of 73 complaints.
What to do if 888-269-4978 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 888-269-4978
Who called me from 888-269-4978?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 73 complaints about 888-269-4978 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Mortgage loans, typically robocall / recorded message. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 888-269-4978 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 93/100 (shady call), from 73 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 888-269-4978 from?
888-269-4978 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 888-269-4978?
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 888-269-4978?
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.