(800) 480-2265 is a toll-free number with 20 consumer complaints, about calls between August 31, 2023 and October 29, 2026. It is currently active: 2 complaints came in during the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is "Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends" (40% of reports).
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Latest 15 of 20 (unverified consumer reports).
| Call date | Time | Reported from | Complaint type | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5:54 PM | Ohio | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Saginaw, Michigan | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 11:54 AM | Ohio | Unwanted Calls | Live caller |
| Aug 4, 2026 | 12:18 PM | Orient, Ohio | Other | Live caller |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 2:31 PM | Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio | Other | Live caller |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Michigan | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | – | |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 5:57 PM | Shelby Township, Michigan | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Grand Rapids, Michigan | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 3:58 PM | Ohio | Other | Live caller |
| Sep 23, 2025 | 5:29 AM | West Union, West Virginia | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| May 27, 2025 | 1:15 PM | Massillon, Ohio | Other | Live caller |
| May 6, 2025 | 8:00 AM | Pickerington, Ohio | Medical & prescriptions | Live caller |
| Mar 12, 2025 | 1:00 PM | St Clair, Michigan | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Mar 6, 2025 | 4:34 PM | Virginia | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 11:45 AM | Galion, Ohio | Other | Live caller |
Complaints about (800) 480-2265 have been filed from 6 states. The most reports come from Ohio (5 reports), Galion, Ohio (1 report), Virginia (1 report).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | Not specified | 5 |
| Ohio | Galion | 1 |
| Virginia | Not specified | 1 |
| Michigan | St Clair | 1 |
| Ohio | Pickerington | 1 |
| Ohio | Massillon | 1 |
| West Virginia | West Union | 1 |
| Michigan | grand rapids | 1 |
| Michigan | Shelby Township | 1 |
| Michigan | Not specified | 1 |
| Ohio | Cuyahoga Falls | 1 |
| Ohio | Orient | 1 |
| Michigan | Saginaw | 1 |
| Minnesota | Not specified | 1 |
| Colorado | Willoughby | 1 |
Peak activity occurred in March 2025 with 2 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 2 |
| Sep 2026 | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 |
| Sep 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| Mar 2025 | 2 |
| Feb 2025 | 1 |
| Jan 2025 | 1 |
| Dec 2024 | 1 |
Of 19 reports that include a call time, 63% came in the afternoon (noon–5 p.m.). 95% were on weekdays, and Tuesday was the busiest day.
Of the 19 reports filed about (800) 480-2265, 5% were identified as automated robocalls, 95% were live callers.