(800) 872-2657 is a toll-free number with 41 consumer complaints, about calls between October 24, 2023 and November 3, 2026. It is currently active: 3 complaints came in during the last 30 days. That is down from 11 in the 90 days before. 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 41 (unverified consumer reports).
| Call date | Time | Reported from | Complaint type | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Huntington Beach, California | Other | Live caller |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Monroe, Washington | Other | Live caller |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 8:58 PM | Cathedral City, California | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 2:59 PM | East Dundee, Illinois | Other | Robocall |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 4:19 PM | Fairfax, Virginia | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 4:06 PM | Livingston, Montana | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 3:55 PM | Chico, California | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 1:01 PM | Georgia | Other | Live caller |
| Aug 4, 2026 | 2:08 PM | Nashville, Tennessee | Other | Live caller |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 7:56 PM | Mo, Missouri | Other | Robocall |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 10:46 AM | Cologne, Minnesota | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1:55 PM | Grants, New Mexico | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 9:44 AM | Talent | Other | Robocall |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Florence, Arizona | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 8:30 AM | Minnetrista, Minnesota | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
Complaints about (800) 872-2657 have been filed from 15 states. The most reports come from Nashville, Tennessee (1 report), San Jose, California (1 report), Carson, California (1 report).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | Nashville | 1 |
| California | San Jose | 1 |
| California | Carson | 1 |
| Georgia | Not specified | 1 |
| Oregon | Not specified | 1 |
| Colorado | Northglenn | 1 |
| California | Chico | 1 |
| Washington | Vancouver | 1 |
| Minnesota | Saint Michael | 1 |
| Montana | Livingston | 1 |
| Oregon | Happy Valley | 1 |
| Ohio | Cleveland | 1 |
| Virginia | Fairfax | 1 |
| Iowa | Long Grove | 1 |
| Arizona | Mesa | 1 |
Peak activity occurred in July 2025 with 6 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 2026 | 2 |
| Sep 2026 | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 |
| Sep 2025 | 1 |
Of 40 reports that include a call time, 60% came in the afternoon (noon–5 p.m.). 83% were on weekdays.
Of the 40 reports filed about (800) 872-2657, 38% were identified as automated robocalls, 63% were live callers.