(888) 535-7661 is a toll-free number with 40 consumer complaints, about calls between September 2, 2025 and October 26, 2026. It is currently active: 2 complaints came in during the last 30 days. That is up from 6 in the 90 days before. The most common complaint type is "Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends" (68% of reports).
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Latest 15 of 40 (unverified consumer reports).
| Call date | Time | Reported from | Complaint type | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | 11:57 PM | Not specified | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5:00 PM | Georgia | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 12:43 AM | Templeton, Massachusetts | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 3:12 PM | North Port, Florida | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 6:56 PM | Cape Fair, Missouri | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 10:42 AM | New Jersey | Unwanted Calls | Live caller |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 1:54 PM | Greensboro, North Carolina | Other | Live caller |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 12:34 AM | Wattsburg, Pennsylvania | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 4:40 PM | Washington, District of Columbia | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 2:41 PM | Texas | Other | Live caller |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 10:03 PM | Red Bank, New Jersey | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Jacksonville, Florida | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall | |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 10:49 AM | Louisiana | Other | Live caller |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 8:28 PM | New Mexico | Other | Live caller |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Ijamsville, Maryland | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
Complaints about (888) 535-7661 have been filed from 13 states. The most reports come from Florida (2 reports), Maryland (2 reports), Texas (2 reports).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | Not specified | 2 |
| Maryland | Not specified | 2 |
| Texas | Not specified | 2 |
| New York | Not specified | 2 |
| California | Not specified | 1 |
| North Carolina | Greensboro | 1 |
| Texas | San Antonio | 1 |
| Missouri | Cape Fair | 1 |
| Massachusetts | Plymouth | 1 |
| Florida | North Port | 1 |
| New Jersey | Not specified | 1 |
| New York | Endicott | 1 |
| Massachusetts | Templeton | 1 |
| Virginia | Not specified | 1 |
| Montana | Great Falls | 1 |
Peak activity occurred in April 2026 with 5 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | 3 |
| May 2026 | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | 2 |
Of 36 reports that include a call time, 47% came in the afternoon (noon–5 p.m.). 94% were on weekdays, and Monday was the busiest day.
Of the 39 reports filed about (888) 535-7661, 62% were identified as automated robocalls, 38% were live callers.