202 - 20 Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends Complaints | California

About Phone Number 202

This is a geographic number originating from District of Columbia (Washington) that has been included in our database for tracking reports and caller information.

Our records indicate that this number has been reported 20 times. The most common reason for reports is Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends.

About Area Code 202

Area code 202 serves Washington, District of Columbia. This area code is in the Eastern time zone. Calls from this area code may originate from local businesses, services, or residents in that region.

Detailed Complaint Analysis for 202

Our database has collected 20 reports about calls from this number across 6 complaint categories:

Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends: 50% (10 reports)
Other: 25% (5 reports)
Lotteries, prizes & sweepstakes: 10% (2 reports)
Computer & technical support: 5% (1 reports)
Dropped call or no message: 5% (1 reports)
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans): 5% (1 reports)

How to Handle Calls Related to Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends

When dealing with calls from this number:

  • Do not share personal or financial information with unknown callers
  • Ask the caller to identify themselves and their organization
  • Request to be removed from their calling list
  • Use your phone's blocking feature to prevent future calls
  • Report unwanted calls to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov

Complaint Summary for 202

Complaint Type Number of Complaints
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends10
Other5
Lotteries, prizes & sweepstakes2
Computer & technical support1
Dropped call or no message1
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)1

Where Reports Originate

Complaints about 202 have been filed from 13 states. The most reports come from Manteca, California (1 report), Goleta, California (1 report), California (1 report).

StateCityReports
CaliforniaManteca1
CaliforniaGoleta1
CaliforniaNot specified1
VirginiaNew Church1
CaliforniaBeaumont1
ArizonaTucson1
MissouriKansas City1
MississippiIndianola1
MichiganDearborn1
Californiawestmont1
MinnesotaNot specified1
MarylandForest Hill1
CaliforniaRedding1
FloridaSun City Center1
FloridaPembroke Pines1

Complaint Activity Over Time

The first complaint about 202 was recorded on November 27, 2023. The most recent report was filed on March 24, 2026. Peak activity occurred in October 2024 with 2 complaints.

MonthReports
Mar 20261
Feb 20261
Jan 20261
Dec 20252
Sep 20251
Jul 20252
Jun 20252
Apr 20251
Mar 20252
Oct 20242
Aug 20241
Jul 20241

Call Type Analysis

Of the 20 reports filed about 202, 40% were identified as automated robocalls, 60% were live callers.

Robocall (8)Live caller (12)

Take Action Against Unwanted Calls

This number has received a significant number of complaints. Consider these actions:

How to Block
Report This Number
File FTC Complaint

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