(205) 840-6072 - 38 Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends Complaints | California

About Phone Number (205) 840-6072

This is a geographic number originating from Alabama (Birmingham) that has been included in our database for tracking reports and caller information.

Our records indicate that this number has been reported 38 times. The most common reason for reports is Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends.

About Area Code 205

Area code 205 serves Birmingham, Alabama. This area code is in the Central time zone. Calls from this area code may originate from local businesses, services, or residents in that region.

Detailed Complaint Analysis for (205) 840-6072

Our database has collected 38 reports about calls from this number across 3 complaint categories:

Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends: 55% (21 reports)
Other: 39% (15 reports)
Unwanted Calls: 5% (2 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 (205) 840-6072

Complaint Type Number of Complaints
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends21
Other15
Unwanted Calls2

Where Reports Originate

Complaints about (205) 840-6072 have been filed from 15 states. The most reports come from Los Angeles, California (2 reports), Santa Maria, California (2 reports), snellville, Georgia (1 report).

StateCityReports
CaliforniaLos Angeles2
CaliforniaSanta Maria2
Georgiasnellville1
TennesseeBrentwood1
WyomingNot specified1
New MexicoAlbuquerque1
FloridaPompano Beach1
TennesseeMemphis1
CaliforniaNewport Beach1
IndianaOssian1
TennesseeDyersburg1
WashingtonNot specified1
TexasNot specified1
UtahNot specified1
MarylandUPPER MARLBORO1

Complaint Activity Over Time

The first complaint about (205) 840-6072 was recorded on May 15, 2024. The most recent report was filed on January 28, 2026. Peak activity occurred in January 2026 with 29 complaints.

MonthReports
Jan 202629
Dec 20257
May 20241

Call Type Analysis

Of the 38 reports filed about (205) 840-6072, 84% were identified as automated robocalls, 16% were live callers.

Robocall (32)Live caller (6)

Take Action Against Unwanted Calls

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

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