A consumer in Sanbornville, NH told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jan 2, 2023.
VoIP / internet phone · Irvine, CA
(949) 868-2188Who called from 949-868-2188?
Caution
949-868-2188 has 4 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Nov 2022, the latest . 100% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: IRS. People in 4 states complained, no more than one from any state. The number's exchange (949-868) was assigned to Onvoy (Sinch) in Irvine, CA (VoIP / internet phone), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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- Reports
- 0
- FTC/FCC complaints
- 4
- Lookups
- 1
- Last seen
No ShadyCall reports about 949-868-2188 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 949-868-2188 called or texted you, add a report below. Even "silent call, no message" helps the next person decide whether to answer.
4 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 949-868-2188
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 complaints4
Robocalls100%
First / lastNov 12, 2022
Jan 3, 2023
Jan 3, 2023
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Latest complaints
A consumer in New Orleans, LA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Dec 7, 2022.
A consumer in Marietta, GA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Nov 18, 2022.
A consumer in St Petersburg, FL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Nov 11, 2022.
The subject they gave: IRS.
What to do if 949-868-2188 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 949-868-2188
Who called me from 949-868-2188?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 4 complaints about 949-868-2188 with the FTC and FCC, most often about IRS, typically robocall / recorded message. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 949-868-2188 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 50/100 (caution), from 4 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 949-868-2188 from?
949-868-2188 belongs to the 949-868 exchange in the 949 area code, assigned to Irvine, CA. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 949-868-2188?
The 949-868 exchange was assigned to Onvoy (Sinch), a VoIP / internet phone carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 949-868-2188?
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 949-868-2188?
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.