(838) 336-0289 is a New York number (area code 838, Albany, Schenectady) with 29 consumer complaints, about calls between August 25, 2025 and September 1, 2025. No new complaints have been filed in the last 90 days; the most recent call reported was about 14 months ago. The most common complaint type is "Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)" (79% of reports).
Area code 838 serves Albany, Schenectady, New York. This area code is in the Eastern time zone.
Federal telemarketing rules generally bar debt-relief companies from charging fees before they settle or reduce a debt, so a caller asking for money upfront is a red flag.
Latest 15 of 29 (unverified consumer reports).
| Call date | Time | Reported from | Complaint type | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2025 | 12:27 PM | Visalia, California | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 1:00 PM | Tn, Tennessee | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 11:24 AM | Furlong, Pennsylvania | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 7:10 PM | Perry, Georgia | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 7:01 PM | Perry, Georgia | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 6:51 PM | Perry, Georgia | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 6:31 PM | Waco, Texas | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 5:20 PM | Texas | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 5:01 PM | Texas | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 4:56 PM | Etna, California | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 4:54 PM | Texas | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 4:07 PM | Chicago, Illinois | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 3:38 PM | Gray, Georgia | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 3:09 PM | Monument, Colorado | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 3:05 PM | Victoria, Texas | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
Complaints about (838) 336-0289 have been filed from 9 states. The most reports come from Texas (5 reports), Perry, Georgia (4 reports), Visalia, California (4 reports).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | Not specified | 5 |
| Georgia | Perry | 4 |
| California | Visalia | 4 |
| Colorado | Denver | 1 |
| Texas | Victoria | 1 |
| Colorado | Monument | 1 |
| Georgia | Gray | 1 |
| Illinois | Chicago | 1 |
| California | Etna | 1 |
| Texas | Waco | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | Furlong | 1 |
| New York | Marcellus | 1 |
| Tennessee | TN | 1 |
| Georgia | Rockmart | 1 |
| New York | Rye | 1 |
Peak activity occurred in August 2025 with 28 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 1 |
| Aug 2025 | 28 |
Of 28 reports that include a call time, 39% came in the afternoon (noon–5 p.m.). All were on weekdays, and Monday was the busiest day.
Of the 29 reports filed about (838) 336-0289, 100% were identified as automated robocalls.