A consumer in Sacramento, CA told the FCC about a text from this number on Dec 18, 2025.
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(888) 991-5696Who called from 888-991-5696?
Caution
888-991-5696 has 7 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Dec 2023, the latest . Most are about text messages. The most common subject: Credit card debt. People in 5 states complained, most of them in New Mexico (2) and Florida (2).
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- Reports
- 0
- FTC/FCC complaints
- 7
- Lookups
- 1
- Last seen
No ShadyCall reports about 888-991-5696 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 888-991-5696 called or texted you, add a report below. Even "silent call, no message" helps the next person decide whether to answer.
7 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 888-991-5696
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 complaints7
Robocalls0%
First / lastDec 20, 2023
Mar 16, 2026
Mar 16, 2026
Complaints by month
Dec 2025Nov 2026
What it was about
How it came
Where the people complaining live
Cities with more than one complaint: Taos, NM (2).
Latest complaints
A consumer in Trussville, AL told the FCC about a text from this number on Jan 6, 2026.
A consumer in Lehi, UT told the FCC about a text from this number on Jul 17, 2025.
A consumer in St Cloud, FL told the FCC about a text from this number on Mar 4, 2025.
A consumer in Taos, NM told the FCC about a text from this number on Feb 26, 2025.
A consumer in Taos, NM told the FCC about a text from this number on Feb 13, 2025.
A consumer in Lakeland, FL told the FCC about a text from this number on Dec 19, 2023.
The subject they gave: Credit card debt.
What to do if 888-991-5696 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 888-991-5696
Who called me from 888-991-5696?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 7 complaints about 888-991-5696 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Credit card debt, typically scam or spam text. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 888-991-5696 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 58/100 (caution), from 7 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 888-991-5696 from?
888-991-5696 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 888-991-5696?
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 888-991-5696?
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.