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 11 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 11 reports about calls from this number across 4 complaint categories:
When dealing with calls from this number:
| Complaint Type | Number of Complaints |
|---|---|
| Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | 8 |
| Unwanted Calls | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | 1 |
Complaints about (838) 677-3917 have been filed from 9 states. The most reports come from Salinas, California (2 reports), Indiana (1 report), South Carolina (1 report).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| California | Salinas | 2 |
| Indiana | Not specified | 1 |
| South Carolina | Not specified | 1 |
| Colorado | Thornton | 1 |
| New York | Amsterdam | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | Trappe | 1 |
| Maryland | Columbia | 1 |
| Illinois | Not specified | 1 |
| New York | Webster | 1 |
| Texas | Not specified | 1 |
The first complaint about (838) 677-3917 was recorded on September 5, 2025. The most recent report was filed on September 8, 2025. Peak activity occurred in September 2025 with 10 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 10 |
Of the 11 reports filed about (838) 677-3917, 91% were identified as automated robocalls, 9% were live callers.
This number has received a significant number of complaints. Consider these actions:
