(800) 642-4272 - 40 Other Complaints | New York

About Phone Number (800) 642-4272

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 40 times. The most common reason for reports is Other.

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) 642-4272

Our database has collected 40 reports about calls from this number across 6 complaint categories:

Other: 43% (17 reports)
Energy, solar, & utilities: 23% (9 reports)
Dropped call or no message: 20% (8 reports)
No Subject Provided: 10% (4 reports)
Unwanted Calls: 3% (1 reports)
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends: 3% (1 reports)

How to Handle Calls Related to Other

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) 642-4272

Complaint Type Number of Complaints
Other17
Energy, solar, & utilities9
Dropped call or no message8
No Subject Provided4
Unwanted Calls1
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends1

Where Reports Originate

Complaints about (800) 642-4272 have been filed from 5 states. The most reports come from New Rochelle, New York (8 reports), Clifton, New Jersey (3 reports), New Jersey (3 reports).

StateCityReports
New YorkNew Rochelle8
New JerseyClifton3
New JerseyNot specified3
MassachusettsNot specified2
New YorkCamillus2
New YorkMiddletown2
New JerseyEnglewood2
ConnecticutManchester1
VermontBridgewater1
New YorkGloversville1
New JerseyWilliamstown1
New YorkAmsterdam1
ConnecticutNot specified1
New YorkNot specified1
New JerseyWayne1

Complaint Activity Over Time

The first complaint about (800) 642-4272 was recorded on August 12, 2024. The most recent report was filed on February 20, 2026. Peak activity occurred in September 2024 with 11 complaints.

MonthReports
Feb 20261
Sep 20251
Aug 20251
Apr 20251
Dec 20242
Nov 202411
Oct 20247
Sep 202411
Aug 20242

Call Type Analysis

Of the 35 reports filed about (800) 642-4272, 43% were identified as automated robocalls, 57% were live callers.

Robocall (15)Live caller (20)

Take Action Against Unwanted Calls

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

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