A consumer in Quincy, MA told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on May 10, 2024.
888 toll-free number
(888) 561-8861Who called from 888-561-8861?
Caution
888-561-8861 has 3 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Jan 2023, the latest . 33% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: Credit card debt. People in 3 states complained, no more than one from any state.
50ShadyCall
Score
Score
- Reports
- 0
- FTC/FCC complaints
- 3
- Lookups
- 1
- Last seen
No ShadyCall reports about 888-561-8861 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 888-561-8861 called or texted you, add a report below. Even "silent call, no message" helps the next person decide whether to answer.
3 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 888-561-8861
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 complaints3
Robocalls33%
First / lastJan 10, 2023
May 11, 2024
May 11, 2024
What it was about
How it came
Where the people complaining live
Call-back numbers they were given
Latest complaints
A consumer in Old Tappan, NJ told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Feb 10, 2023.
The subject they gave: Credit card debt. They were told to call back on (800) 864-9261.
A consumer in Hudson, FL told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Jan 5, 2023.
What to do if 888-561-8861 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 888-561-8861
Who called me from 888-561-8861?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 3 complaints about 888-561-8861 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Credit card debt, typically telemarketer / sales. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 888-561-8861 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 50/100 (caution), from 3 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 888-561-8861 from?
888-561-8861 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 888-561-8861?
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 888-561-8861?
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.