(212) 479-5212 - 17 Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends Complaints | Florida

About Phone Number (212) 479-5212

This is a geographic number originating from New York (New York City (Manhattan)) that has been included in our database for tracking reports and caller information.

Our records indicate that this number has been reported 17 times. The most common reason for reports is Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends.

About Area Code 212

Area code 212 serves New York City (Manhattan), New York. 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 (212) 479-5212

Our database has collected 17 reports about calls from this number across 4 complaint categories:

Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends: 71% (12 reports)
Other: 18% (3 reports)
No Subject Provided: 6% (1 reports)
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans): 6% (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 (212) 479-5212

Complaint Type Number of Complaints
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends12
Other3
No Subject Provided1
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)1

Where Reports Originate

Complaints about (212) 479-5212 have been filed from 6 states. The most reports come from West Palm Beach, Florida (2 reports), New York (2 reports), Keene, New Hampshire (1 report).

StateCityReports
FloridaWest Palm Beach2
New YorkNot specified2
New HampshireKeene1
New YorkBronx1
VermontColchester1
New YorkPort Washington1
New YorkWashingtonville1
New YorkWantagh1
FloridaTampa1
ConnecticutNot specified1
District of ColumbiaNot specified1
New YorkClay1
New YorkCold Spring Harbor1
New YorkALTAMONT1
New YorkHewlett1

Complaint Activity Over Time

The first complaint about (212) 479-5212 was recorded on January 12, 2026. The most recent report was filed on March 23, 2026. Peak activity occurred in January 2026 with 11 complaints.

MonthReports
Mar 20263
Feb 20263
Jan 202611

Call Type Analysis

Of the 16 reports filed about (212) 479-5212, 25% were identified as automated robocalls, 75% were live callers.

Robocall (4)Live caller (12)

Take Action Against Unwanted Calls

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

How to Block
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File FTC Complaint

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