A consumer in Tulsa, OK told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Jun 25, 2026.
VoIP / internet phone · New York, NY
(917) 746-8242Who called from 917-746-8242?
Caution
917-746-8242 has 6 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Dec 2023, the latest . People in 6 states complained, no more than one from any state. The number's exchange (917-746) was assigned to Lumen (Level 3) in New York, NY (VoIP / internet phone), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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- Reports
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- FTC/FCC complaints
- 6
- Lookups
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- Last seen
No ShadyCall reports about 917-746-8242 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 917-746-8242 called or texted you, add a report below. Even "silent call, no message" helps the next person decide whether to answer.
6 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 917-746-8242
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 complaints6
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First / lastDec 19, 2023
Jun 26, 2026
Jun 26, 2026
Complaints by month
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Latest complaints
A consumer in Glendale, AZ told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Dec 3, 2024.
A consumer in Louisville, KY told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Nov 26, 2024.
A consumer in Vancouver, WA told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Aug 27, 2024.
A consumer in Canonsburg, PA told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on May 6, 2024.
A consumer in Baltimore, MD told the FCC about a call from a live person from this number on Dec 18, 2023.
What to do if 917-746-8242 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 917-746-8242
Who called me from 917-746-8242?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 6 complaints about 917-746-8242 with the FTC and FCC, typically telemarketer / sales. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 917-746-8242 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 57/100 (caution), from 6 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 917-746-8242 from?
917-746-8242 belongs to the 917-746 exchange in the 917 area code, assigned to New York, NY. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 917-746-8242?
The 917-746 exchange was assigned to Lumen (Level 3), a VoIP / internet phone carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 917-746-8242?
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 917-746-8242?
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.