This is a geographic number originating from Pennsylvania (Scranton, Wilkes-Barre) that has been included in our database for tracking reports and caller information.
Our records indicate that this number has been reported 13 times. The most common reason for reports is Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends.
Area code 570 serves Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. 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 13 reports about calls from this number across 3 complaint categories:
When dealing with calls from this number:
| Complaint Type | Number of Complaints |
|---|---|
| Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| Dropped call or no message | 1 |
Complaints about (570) 831-1296 have been filed from 10 states. The most reports come from Tallahassee, Florida (3 reports), Pikesville, Maryland (1 report), Crystal River, Florida (1 report).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | Tallahassee | 3 |
| Maryland | Pikesville | 1 |
| Florida | Crystal River | 1 |
| Texas | Not specified | 1 |
| Arizona | Not specified | 1 |
| New Mexico | Albuquerque | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | Not specified | 1 |
| Ohio | Not specified | 1 |
| New York | Manhattan | 1 |
| Georgia | marietta | 1 |
| Michigan | Rockwood | 1 |
The first complaint about (570) 831-1296 was recorded on April 19, 2024. The most recent report was filed on January 13, 2026. Peak activity occurred in May 2024 with 5 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 1 |
| Aug 2025 | 1 |
| Jun 2025 | 1 |
| Feb 2025 | 1 |
| Jan 2025 | 1 |
| Dec 2024 | 1 |
| Oct 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| Apr 2024 | 1 |
Of the 13 reports filed about (570) 831-1296, 62% were identified as automated robocalls, 38% were live callers.
This number has received a significant number of complaints. Consider these actions:
