(800) 838-7971 - 30 Complaints Reported

About Phone Number (800) 838-7971

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 30 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) 838-7971

Our database has collected 30 reports about calls from this number across 7 complaint categories:

Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends: 60% (18 reports)
Other: 13% (4 reports)
Computer & technical support: 13% (4 reports)
Dropped call or no message: 3% (1 reports)
No Subject Provided: 3% (1 reports)
Work from home & other ways to make money: 3% (1 reports)
Unwanted Calls: 3% (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) 838-7971

Complaint Type Number of Complaints
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends18
Other4
Computer & technical support4
Dropped call or no message1
No Subject Provided1
Work from home & other ways to make money1
Unwanted Calls1

Where Reports Originate

Complaints about (800) 838-7971 have been filed from 13 states. The most reports come from California (2 reports), Ocala, Florida (1 report), New Jersey (1 report).

StateCityReports
CaliforniaNot specified2
FloridaOcala1
New JerseyNot specified1
CaliforniaGreenbrae1
West VirginiaNot specified1
TexasFort Worth1
AlaskaNot specified1
VirginiaNot specified1
OregonNewberg1
TexasRichmond1
North CarolinaHickory1
South CarolinaFort Mill1
ArizonaScottsdale1
New YorkNot specified1
FloridaMiami Dade1

Complaint Activity Over Time

The first complaint about (800) 838-7971 was recorded on May 29, 2025. The most recent report was filed on May 21, 2026. Peak activity occurred in March 2026 with 12 complaints.

MonthReports
May 20261
Apr 20267
Mar 202612
Feb 20266
Jan 20261
Aug 20251
May 20251

Call Type Analysis

Of the 29 reports filed about (800) 838-7971, 62% were identified as automated robocalls, 38% were live callers.

Robocall (18)Live caller (11)

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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