(888) 397-3742 is a toll-free number with 60 consumer complaints, about calls between September 8, 2023 and September 23, 2026. 3 complaints came in during the last 90 days, none in the last 30. The most common complaint type is "Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends" (38% of reports).
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Latest 15 of 60 (unverified consumer reports).
| Call date | Time | Reported from | Complaint type | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | 9:20 PM | Buffalo, Minnesota | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Live caller |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 10:17 AM | Maryland | Other | Robocall |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 3:18 PM | Marioa, Texas | Other | Live caller |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 6:19 PM | Venice, Florida | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Live caller |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 4:44 PM | Medford, Oregon | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM | La Mesa, California | Lotteries, prizes & sweepstakes | Live caller |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1:09 PM | Queens Village, New York | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| May 1, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Roswell, Georgia | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 12:20 PM | New Port Richey, Florida | Other | Live caller |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Fredonia, Wisconsin | Other | Live caller |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 1:14 PM | Winter Haven, Florida | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 12:15 PM | Henderson, Nevada | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Wildomar, California | Other | Live caller |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 12:30 PM | Fort Worth, Texas | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Kankakee, Illinois | Other | Robocall |
Complaints about (888) 397-3742 have been filed from 15 states. The most reports come from Miami, Florida (2 reports), California (2 reports), Santa Fe, New Mexico (2 reports).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | Miami | 2 |
| California | Not specified | 2 |
| New Mexico | Santa Fe | 2 |
| South Carolina | Summerville | 1 |
| Illinois | Crystal Lake | 1 |
| Florida | Winter Haven | 1 |
| Michigan | Belleville | 1 |
| Wisconsin | Fredonia | 1 |
| West Virginia | Spencer | 1 |
| Virginia | Raphine | 1 |
| Florida | New Port Richey | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | Not specified | 1 |
| Michigan | Sylvan Lake | 1 |
| Georgia | Roswell | 1 |
| Oregon | Keizer | 1 |
Peak activity occurred in February 2026 with 7 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | 7 |
| Jan 2026 | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | 1 |
| Sep 2025 | 6 |
Of 59 reports that include a call time, 68% came in the afternoon (noon–5 p.m.). 97% were on weekdays.
Of the 60 reports filed about (888) 397-3742, 18% were identified as automated robocalls, 82% were live callers.