(800) 889-8740 - 42 Other Complaints

About Phone Number (800) 889-8740

(800) 889-8740 is a toll-free number with 42 consumer complaints, about calls between November 15, 2023 and October 13, 2026. It is currently active: 1 complaint came in during the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is "Other" (55% of reports).

Complaint Types

Other: 55% (23 reports)
Dropped call or no message: 19% (8 reports)
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans): 12% (5 reports)
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends: 7% (3 reports)
Unwanted Calls: 5% (2 reports)
No Subject Provided: 2% (1 reports)

What to Know

If you weren't expecting the call, don't share personal or payment details; let unknown numbers go to voicemail.

Recent Complaints About (800) 889-8740

Latest 15 of 42 (unverified consumer reports).

Call dateTimeReported fromComplaint typeCall
Oct 13, 202610:22 AMMckinleyville, CaliforniaOtherLive caller
Oct 8, 20269:01 PMCaliforniaOtherRobocall
Sep 17, 20264:46 PMMassena, New YorkOtherRobocall
Sep 7, 202612:00 PMMarylandReducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)Robocall
Aug 19, 20267:52 PMWashingtonCalls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friendsLive caller
Aug 1, 202610:16 AMColoradoDropped call or no messageRobocall
Jul 31, 20263:10 PMColoradoDropped call or no messageRobocall
Jul 3, 20263:57 PMFloridaOtherLive caller
Jun 22, 202612:58 PMFloridaDropped call or no messageLive caller
Apr 21, 20261:14 PMCaliforniaOtherRobocall
Feb 26, 202611:30 AMHopewell Jct, New YorkReducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)Live caller
Feb 23, 20262:24 PMFloridaOtherLive caller
Feb 9, 20261:05 PMMassena, New YorkOtherRobocall
Feb 21, 20256:00 PMEffort, PennsylvaniaReducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)Live caller
Jan 4, 202511:04 AMDanville, HawaiiOtherRobocall

Where Reports Originate

Complaints about (800) 889-8740 have been filed from 15 states. The most reports come from Florida (5 reports), California (5 reports), Texas (4 reports).

StateCityReports
FloridaNot specified5
CaliforniaNot specified5
TexasNot specified4
New YorkMASSENA2
ColoradoNot specified2
VirginiaNot specified1
MarylandRosedale1
OregonSalem1
ColoradoLittleton1
New JerseyNot specified1
New YorkBROOKLYN1
MaineCorinna1
New JerseyVineland1
FloridaOrlando1
OhioMedina1

Complaint Activity Over Time

Peak activity occurred in April 2024 with 6 complaints.

MonthReports
Oct 20262
Sep 20262
Aug 20262
Jul 20262
Jun 20261
Apr 20261
Feb 20263
Feb 20251
Jan 20252
Dec 20241
Nov 20241
Sep 20241

When the Calls Happen

Of 38 reports that include a call time, 37% came in the afternoon (noon–5 p.m.). 79% were on weekdays.

Call Type Analysis

Of the 41 reports filed about (800) 889-8740, 46% were identified as automated robocalls, 54% were live callers.

Robocall (19)Live caller (22)
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