(800) 997-9540 - 41 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 41 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 41 reports about calls from this number across 6 complaint categories:

Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends: 46% (19 reports)
Other: 34% (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 friends19
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 16 states. The most reports come from Florida (2 reports), North Carolina (2 reports), Frankfurt, Kentucky (2 reports).

StateCityReports
FloridaNot specified2
North CarolinaNot specified2
KentuckyFrankfurt2
TexasGeorgetown1
New YorkNot specified1
New YorkSavona1
ConnecticutSomers1
TennesseeManchester1
GeorgiaThomasville1
MassachusettsQuincy1
TexasWeatherford1
WashingtonAberdeen1
TexasFort Worth1
WisconsinNot specified1
PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia1

Complaint Activity Over Time

The first complaint about (800) 997-9540 was recorded on August 14, 2024. The most recent report was filed on June 17, 2026. Peak activity occurred in October 2024 with 4 complaints.

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

Call Type Analysis

Of the 38 reports filed about (800) 997-9540, 53% were identified as automated robocalls, 47% were live callers.

Robocall (20)Live caller (18)

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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