(866) 959-1497 is a toll-free number with 75 FTC complaints, about calls between June 2, 2025 and January 7, 2026. No new complaints have been filed in the last 90 days; the most recent call reported was about 9 months ago. The most common complaint type is "Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)" (65% of reports).
This number is one of 53 reported numbers in the 866-959-1xxx block, which together have 2,360 FTC complaints. Callers often rotate through consecutive numbers, so the other 52 numbers may be worth checking too. See every reported number in 866-959-1xxx.
Debt-relief companies are generally barred by the FTC's Telemarketing Sales Rule from charging fees before they settle or reduce a debt, so a caller asking for money upfront is a red flag. You can report unwanted calls at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
Latest 15 of 75 (unverified consumer reports).
| Call date | Time | Reported from | Complaint type | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM | Sunbury, Ohio | Other | Robocall |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 3:35 PM | Hemet, Nevada | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 9:06 AM | Waterford, Michigan | Other | Robocall |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 1:28 PM | Hyde Park, New York | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 12:00 PM | Manchester, Connecticut | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 10:26 AM | Wesley Chapel, Florida | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 9:52 AM | Saint Petersburg, Florida | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 9:46 AM | Jacksonville, Florida | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 9:10 AM | South Carolina | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 7:57 PM | Fairlawn, Ohio | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 6:47 PM | Bellevue, Nebraska | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 5:47 PM | Fair Oaks, California | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 4:33 PM | San Francisco, California | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 12:05 PM | Upland, Iowa | Other | Robocall |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 10:34 AM | Upland, Iowa | Other | Robocall |
Complaints about (866) 959-1497 have been filed from 14 states. The most reports come from California (4 reports), Tampa, Florida (3 reports), Texas (3 reports).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| California | Not specified | 4 |
| Florida | Tampa | 3 |
| Texas | Not specified | 3 |
| California | Fair Oaks | 3 |
| New York | Not specified | 3 |
| Pennsylvania | Summit Hill | 3 |
| Texas | San Antonio | 2 |
| Ohio | Fairlawn | 2 |
| South Carolina | Not specified | 2 |
| North Carolina | High Point | 2 |
| Massachusetts | Not specified | 2 |
| Connecticut | Manchester | 2 |
| Georgia | Not specified | 2 |
| North Carolina | Not specified | 2 |
| Iowa | Upland | 2 |
Peak activity occurred in December 2025 with 73 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | 73 |
| Jun 2025 | 1 |
Of 73 reports that include a call time, 42% came in the afternoon (noon–5 p.m.). All were on weekdays, and Wednesday was the busiest day.
Of the 75 reports filed about (866) 959-1497, 93% were identified as automated robocalls, 7% were live callers.