(800) 997-9540 - 44 Complaints Reported

About Phone Number (800) 997-9540

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 44 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) 997-9540

Our database has collected 44 reports about calls from this number across 6 complaint categories:

Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends: 50% (22 reports)
Other: 32% (14 reports)
No Subject Provided: 7% (3 reports)
Dropped call or no message: 5% (2 reports)
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans): 5% (2 reports)
Medical & prescriptions: 2% (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) 997-9540

Complaint Type Number of Complaints
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends22
Other14
No Subject Provided3
Dropped call or no message2
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)2
Medical & prescriptions1

Where Reports Originate

Complaints about (800) 997-9540 have been filed from 13 states. The most reports come from North Carolina (2 reports), Frankfurt, Kentucky (2 reports), Florida (2 reports).

StateCityReports
North CarolinaNot specified2
KentuckyFrankfurt2
FloridaNot specified2
CaliforniaHuntington Beach1
New HampshirePittsfield1
MinnesotaSt. Paul1
LouisianaCrowley1
PennsylvaniaStockdale1
OhioNot specified1
LouisianaNot specified1
FloridaMelbourne Beach1
MassachusettsWinchester1
PennsylvaniaSpringfield1
CaliforniaLompoc1
VirginiaHeNrICo1

Complaint Activity Over Time

The first complaint about (800) 997-9540 was recorded on August 14, 2024. The most recent report was filed on July 24, 2026. Peak activity occurred in October 2024 with 4 complaints.

MonthReports
Jul 20262
Jun 20262
Mar 20263
Feb 20261
Jan 20263
Dec 20251
Nov 20251
Sep 20253
Aug 20252
Jul 20251
Jun 20253
May 20252

Call Type Analysis

Of the 41 reports filed about (800) 997-9540, 51% were identified as automated robocalls, 49% were live callers.

Robocall (21)Live caller (20)

Take Action Against Unwanted Calls

This number has received a significant number of complaints. Consider these actions:

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File FTC Complaint

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