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A consumer in San Diego, CA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Nov 8, 2026.
A consumer in Bentonville, AR told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Nov 8, 2026.
A consumer in Colorado Springs, CO told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Nov 8, 2026.
The subject they gave: Other financial services products.
A consumer in Albuquerque, NM told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Nov 8, 2026.
A consumer in Romeoville, IL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Nov 8, 2026.
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Guides
Start hereWho called me? How to find out who's behind an unknown numberFind out who's behind a missed call or text, and why calling back blind is a bad idea.6 min readStart hereArea codes to watch out for: the ones that aren't in the US21 area codes that look domestic but aren't, with the country for each.5 min readStart hereWhat to do if you've been scammed: a step-by-step planThe first hour matters. Who to call, in what order, and how to stop it getting worse.7 min readProtect yourselfHow to block a number on iPhone, Android and landlinesBlock one number, screen everyone you don't know, and use your carrier's free tools.6 min readProtect yourselfHow to stop robocalls: a layered plan that actually worksDo Not Call, carrier filters, call screening and the habits that keep your number off the lists.6 min readProtect yourselfHow to stop spam texts on iPhone and AndroidForward to 7726, filter unknown senders, and when not to reply STOP.5 min read
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How do I find out who called me?
Type the number into ShadyCall's lookup box the way it showed on your phone: (212) 555-0123, 212-555-0123, 1-800-555-0199 and +1 numbers all work. You'll see the ShadyCall Score, what other people reported, the complaints consumers filed with the FTC and FCC about it, who the caller claimed to be, and the carrier and city the number was assigned to.
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Where does ShadyCall's data come from?
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What is the ShadyCall Score?
A number from 0 (safe) to 100 (shady call) worked out from everything said about the number. Each report counts as bad, not sure or safe; each FTC or FCC complaint counts as a smaller 'bad' signal. Recent reports and reports people found helpful count more, and one report can only move the score so far. 70 and above is a Shady call, 40-69 is Caution, below 40 is Probably safe.
Can I report a spam text message?
Yes. Choose 'Texted me' on the report form and paste the message. Links are made safe automatically (written as example[.]com), so others can recognize the scam without being able to tap it. Also forward the text to 7726 (SPAM) so your carrier can block it. You can check a message first with the free Scam Text Checker.
Is reporting anonymous?
Yes. You don't need an account and your name is optional. ShadyCall never stores your IP address, only a one-way code used to stop spam and double votes.
Someone posted a wrong report about my number, or my number was spoofed. What can I do?
Flag the report (the flag button under it), add your own report choosing 'My number was spoofed', or contact us to ask for a review. Reports that several people flag are hidden automatically. Government complaints are public records we show as published, but we will add a note or remove a page that is causing harm.
Where should I report a scam call to the government?
Report scams to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and unwanted sales calls at donotcall.gov. You can also file a complaint with the FCC at consumercomplaints.fcc.gov and forward spam texts to 7726. If you lost money, call your bank or card issuer first, then visit IdentityTheft.gov.