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 21 times. The most common reason for reports is Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends.
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.
Our database has collected 21 reports about calls from this number across 6 complaint categories:
When dealing with calls from this number:
| Complaint Type | Number of Complaints |
|---|---|
| Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unwanted Calls | 3 |
| Dropped call or no message | 3 |
| No Subject Provided | 2 |
| Work from home & other ways to make money | 1 |
Complaints about (202) 571-8856 have been filed from 7 states. The most reports come from Texas (8 reports), Florida (2 reports), LOS ALTOS, California (2 reports).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | Not specified | 8 |
| Florida | Not specified | 2 |
| California | LOS ALTOS | 2 |
| New Jersey | roselle park | 2 |
| New Jersey | Rahway | 1 |
| California | Palo Alto | 1 |
| Ohio | Not specified | 1 |
| Georgia | Not specified | 1 |
| District of Columbia | Not specified | 1 |
| California | Not specified | 1 |
| Ohio | Brecksville | 1 |
The first complaint about (202) 571-8856 was recorded on July 12, 2024. The most recent report was filed on February 24, 2025. Peak activity occurred in October 2024 with 10 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 1 |
| Oct 2024 | 10 |
| Sep 2024 | 2 |
| Aug 2024 | 2 |
| Jul 2024 | 5 |
Of the 18 reports filed about (202) 571-8856, 44% were identified as automated robocalls, 56% were live callers.
This number has received a significant number of complaints. Consider these actions:
