(800) 743-5000 is a toll-free number with 44 consumer complaints, about calls between September 4, 2023 and August 13, 2026. 1 complaint came in during the last 90 days, none in the last 30. The most common complaint type is "Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends" (39% of reports).
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Latest 15 of 44 (unverified consumer reports).
| Call date | Time | Reported from | Complaint type | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 11:05 AM | Auberry, California | Other | Live caller |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1:38 PM | California | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 1:46 PM | Roseville, California | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 9:02 AM | Napa, California | Other | Robocall |
| Aug 12, 2025 | 10:04 AM | Hayward, California | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 2:54 PM | California | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 9:54 AM | Spokane, California | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 12:08 AM | Shasta Lake, California | Dropped call or no message | Robocall |
| Mar 12, 2025 | 12:00 PM | Fresno, California | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 3:24 PM | California | Energy, solar, & utilities | Live caller |
| Nov 25, 2024 | 2:00 PM | Castro Valley, California | Dropped call or no message | Live caller |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 11:15 AM | California | Other | Robocall |
| Nov 19, 2024 | 10:27 AM | California | Other | Robocall |
| Nov 18, 2024 | 4:05 PM | California | Other | Robocall |
| Nov 6, 2024 | 10:00 AM | Sonoma, California | Dropped call or no message | Robocall |
Complaints about (800) 743-5000 have been filed from 2 states. The most reports come from California (16 reports), Berkeley, California (2 reports), San Jose, California (2 reports).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| California | Not specified | 16 |
| California | Berkeley | 2 |
| California | San Jose | 2 |
| California | Forestville | 2 |
| California | Fairfield | 2 |
| California | Fresno | 2 |
| California | El Cerrito | 1 |
| California | Citrus Heights | 1 |
| California | SONOMA | 1 |
| California | Castro Valley | 1 |
| New Hampshire | Allenstown | 1 |
| California | SHASTA LAKE | 1 |
| California | Mountain House | 1 |
| California | Spokane | 1 |
| California | Hayward | 1 |
Peak activity occurred in September 2023 with 6 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 |
| Sep 2025 | 1 |
| Aug 2025 | 1 |
| Jul 2025 | 2 |
| Jun 2025 | 1 |
| Mar 2025 | 1 |
| Dec 2024 | 1 |
| Nov 2024 | 5 |
| Sep 2024 | 5 |
| Aug 2024 | 2 |
Of 41 reports that include a call time, 39% came in the afternoon (noon–5 p.m.). All were on weekdays.
Of the 42 reports filed about (800) 743-5000, 62% were identified as automated robocalls, 38% were live callers.