(800) 272-9440 - 14 Complaints Reported

About Phone Number (800) 272-9440

This is a toll-free number that has been included in our database for tracking reports and caller information.

Our records indicate that this number has been reported 14 times. The most common reason for reports is Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends.

About Area Code 800

This is a toll-free number (area code 800). Toll-free numbers are commonly used by businesses, government agencies, and customer service departments across the United States. Calls to these numbers are free for the caller.

Detailed Complaint Analysis for (800) 272-9440

Our database has collected 14 reports about calls from this number across 4 complaint categories:

Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends: 71% (10 reports)
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans): 14% (2 reports)
Dropped call or no message: 7% (1 reports)
Other: 7% (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 (800) 272-9440

Complaint Type Number of Complaints
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends10
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)2
Dropped call or no message1
Other1

Where Reports Originate

Complaints about (800) 272-9440 have been filed from 12 states. The most reports come from Richmond, Virginia (1 report), California (1 report), Wisconsin (1 report).

StateCityReports
VirginiaRichmond1
CaliforniaNot specified1
WisconsinNot specified1
WashingtonNot specified1
New JerseyNot specified1
VirginiaRoanoke1
MarylandOdenton1
MassachusettsHudson1
CaliforniaSan Jose1
ColoradoLoveland1
UtahSalt Lake City1
TennesseeCleveland1
TexasLivingston1
IndianaNot specified1

Complaint Activity Over Time

The first complaint about (800) 272-9440 was recorded on October 5, 2023. The most recent report was filed on February 23, 2026. Peak activity occurred in October 2023 with 2 complaints.

MonthReports
Feb 20261
Sep 20251
Aug 20251
Jun 20252
Feb 20252
Dec 20242
Sep 20241
Jul 20241
May 20241
Oct 20232

Call Type Analysis

Of the 14 reports filed about (800) 272-9440, 93% were identified as automated robocalls, 7% were live callers.

Robocall (13)Live caller (1)

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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