(888) 498-0251 is a toll-free number with 35 consumer complaints, about calls between August 12, 2025 and September 23, 2025. No new complaints have been filed in the last 90 days; the most recent call reported was about 13 months ago. The most common complaint type is "Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends" (66% of reports).
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Latest 15 of 35 (unverified consumer reports).
| Call date | Time | Reported from | Complaint type | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2025 | 10:51 PM | New York | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 6:01 PM | Norman, Oklahoma | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 3:12 PM | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Sep 20, 2025 | 12:00 PM | Florida | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 12:26 PM | Texas | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 8:56 AM | Missouri | Other | Robocall |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 6:00 PM | Oklahoma | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 12:00 PM | Illinois | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 4:15 PM | Tennessee | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 11:18 AM | Federal Heights, Colorado | Other | Robocall |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 10:14 AM | Asheville, North Carolina | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 2:06 PM | Dallas, Texas | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Sep 8, 2025 | 6:12 PM | Denham Springs, Louisiana | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Sep 8, 2025 | 1:50 PM | Washington, District of Columbia | Other | Robocall |
| Sep 8, 2025 | 12:00 PM | Plain City, Ohio | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
Complaints about (888) 498-0251 have been filed from 13 states. The most reports come from Florida (2 reports), Texas (2 reports), New York (2 reports).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | Not specified | 2 |
| Texas | Not specified | 2 |
| New York | Not specified | 2 |
| New York | Rye | 1 |
| Arkansas | Not specified | 1 |
| North Carolina | Whitsett | 1 |
| Colorado | Colorado Springs | 1 |
| Ohio | Plain City | 1 |
| Georgia | Ringgold | 1 |
| District of Columbia | Washington | 1 |
| Louisiana | Denham Springs | 1 |
| Texas | Skidmore | 1 |
| Texas | Dallas | 1 |
| Texas | Magnolia | 1 |
| North Carolina | Asheville | 1 |
Peak activity occurred in September 2025 with 22 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 22 |
| Aug 2025 | 13 |
Of 35 reports that include a call time, 60% came in the afternoon (noon–5 p.m.). 91% were on weekdays, and Monday was the busiest day.
Of the 35 reports filed about (888) 498-0251, 97% were identified as automated robocalls, 3% were live callers.