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 28 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 28 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) | 22 |
| Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
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 |
| North Carolina | wilmington | 1 |
| California | Littleton | 1 |
| California | Not specified | 1 |
| New York | Hopewell Junction | 1 |
| Colorado | Denver | 1 |
| Texas | Victoria | 1 |
| Colorado | Monument | 1 |
| Georgia | Gray | 1 |
| Illinois | Chicago | 1 |
| California | Etna | 1 |
| Texas | Waco | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | Furlong | 1 |
The first complaint about (838) 336-0289 was recorded on August 25, 2025. The most recent report was filed on September 1, 2025. Peak activity occurred in August 2025 with 27 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 1 |
| Aug 2025 | 27 |
Of the 28 reports filed about (838) 336-0289, 100% were identified as automated robocalls.
This number has received a significant number of complaints. Consider these actions:
