A consumer in Meansville, GA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jul 8, 2026.
888 toll-free number
(888) 892-2253Who called from 888-892-2253?
Shady callAnswer it? Bad idea.
888-892-2253 has 17 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since May 2023, the latest . 82% describe a robocall or recorded message. People in 10 states complained, most of them in New York (4), North Carolina (4) and Georgia (2).
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- Reports
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- FTC/FCC complaints
- 17
- Lookups
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- Last seen
No ShadyCall reports about 888-892-2253 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 888-892-2253 called or texted you, add a report below. Even "silent call, no message" helps the next person decide whether to answer.
17 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 888-892-2253
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 complaints17
Robocalls82%
First / lastMay 25, 2023
Oct 12, 2026
Oct 12, 2026
Complaints by month
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Latest complaints
A consumer in Clifton Park, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Sep 26, 2026.
A consumer in Villa Rica, GA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jun 16, 2026.
A consumer in Maspeth, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Aug 16, 2026.
They were told to call back on (718) 683-7299.
A consumer in Laurinburg, NC told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Jul 30, 2026.
A consumer in St Louis, MO told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jun 11, 2026.
A consumer in Powell, TN told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jun 23, 2026.
A consumer in Spartanburg, SC told the FCC about a robocall from this number on May 6, 2026.
A consumer in Bradenton, FL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Dec 1, 2025.
A consumer in Glendale, CA told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Jun 24, 2025.
A consumer in Raleigh, NC told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Sep 6, 2024.
A consumer in Winston Salem, NC told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jul 21, 2024.
A consumer in New York, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jul 9, 2024.
A consumer in Tobaccoville, NC told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 20, 2024.
A consumer in Anytown, PR told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Oct 7, 2023.
A consumer in Golden Valley, AZ told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jul 24, 2023.
They were told to call back on (877) 845-2835.
A consumer in Utica, NY told the FCC about a robocall from this number on May 24, 2023.
What to do if 888-892-2253 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 888-892-2253
Who called me from 888-892-2253?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 17 complaints about 888-892-2253 with the FTC and FCC, typically robocall / recorded message. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 888-892-2253 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 82/100 (shady call), from 17 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 888-892-2253 from?
888-892-2253 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 888-892-2253?
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 888-892-2253?
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.