This is a geographic number originating from New York (Albany, Schenectady) that has been included in our database for tracking reports and caller information.
Our records indicate that this number has been reported 12 times. The most common reason for reports is Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans).
Area code 838 serves Albany, Schenectady, New York. This area code is in the Eastern time zone. Calls from this area code may originate from local businesses, services, or residents in that region.
Our database has collected 12 reports about calls from this number across 3 complaint categories:
When dealing with calls from this number:
| Complaint Type | Number of Complaints |
|---|---|
| Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | 10 |
| Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
Complaints about (838) 227-3278 have been filed from 6 states. The most reports come from Texas (4 reports), Lawrencceville, Georgia (2 reports), Fresno, California (1 report).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | Not specified | 4 |
| Georgia | Lawrencceville | 2 |
| California | Fresno | 1 |
| New Jersey | Browns Mills | 1 |
| Florida | Not specified | 1 |
| California | New Braunfels | 1 |
| Georgia | Atlanta | 1 |
| Illinois | Not specified | 1 |
The first complaint about (838) 227-3278 was recorded on August 21, 2025. The most recent report was filed on August 22, 2025. Peak activity occurred in August 2025 with 12 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 12 |
Of the 12 reports filed about (838) 227-3278, 100% were identified as automated robocalls.
This number has received a significant number of complaints. Consider these actions:
