(800) 869-3557 is a toll-free number with 167 consumer complaints, about calls between June 3, 2023 and September 22, 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" (56% of reports).
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Latest 15 of 167 (unverified consumer reports).
| Call date | Time | Reported from | Complaint type | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | 3:12 PM | Woodstock, Connecticut | Other | Live caller |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 12:00 PM | New Britain, Connecticut | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 3:02 PM | North Chesterfield, Virginia | Home improvement & cleaning | Robocall |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 5:19 PM | Clermont, Florida | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 11:45 AM | Georgia | Unwanted Calls | Live caller |
| Jun 3, 2026 | 11:35 AM | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Charlotte, North Carolina | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| May 25, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Wasilla, Alaska | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| May 22, 2026 | 1:04 PM | Los Angeles, California | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| May 20, 2026 | 10:59 AM | Highland, California | Other | Live caller |
| May 7, 2026 | 11:43 AM | Cameron Park, California | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| May 4, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Kyle, Texas | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 4:30 PM | Cliffside Park, New Jersey | Other | Live caller |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 3:22 PM | Everett, Washington | Other | Live caller |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 4:00 PM | Lone Tree, Colorado | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
Complaints about (800) 869-3557 have been filed from 13 states. The most reports come from North Carolina (14 reports), California (5 reports), Florida (5 reports).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | Not specified | 14 |
| California | Not specified | 5 |
| Florida | Not specified | 5 |
| Texas | Not specified | 4 |
| Georgia | Not specified | 4 |
| Pennsylvania | Not specified | 4 |
| Massachusetts | Not specified | 3 |
| Minnesota | Not specified | 3 |
| Arizona | Not specified | 2 |
| Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | 2 |
| Texas | El Paso | 2 |
| Nevada | Not specified | 2 |
| Arizona | Buckeye | 2 |
| Massachusetts | Quincy | 2 |
| Alaska | Wasilla | 1 |
Peak activity occurred in August 2025 with 41 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | 3 |
| May 2026 | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | 10 |
| Mar 2026 | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | 9 |
| Jan 2026 | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | 2 |
| Sep 2025 | 33 |
| Aug 2025 | 41 |
Of 160 reports that include a call time, 39% came in the afternoon (noon–5 p.m.). 68% were on weekdays, and Sunday was the busiest day.
Of the 163 reports filed about (800) 869-3557, 52% were identified as automated robocalls, 48% were live callers.