(888) 819-2135 is a toll-free number with 52 consumer complaints, about calls between September 22, 2023 and November 1, 2026. It is currently active: 6 complaints came in during the last 30 days. That is up from 3 in the 90 days before. The most common complaint type is "Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends" (44% of reports).
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Latest 15 of 52 (unverified consumer reports).
| Call date | Time | Reported from | Complaint type | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2:13 PM | California | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6:27 PM | Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 10:33 AM | Texas | Unwanted Calls | Live caller |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1:12 PM | Tennessee | Other | Robocall |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 9:17 PM | Pembroke Pines, Florida | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3:20 PM | West Covina, California | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Nevada | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Live caller | |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 2:53 PM | Arlington, Texas | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Live caller |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 1:50 PM | Meriden, Connecticut | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 4:18 PM | Red Creek, West Virginia | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 2:18 PM | Missouri | Other | Live caller |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 6:08 PM | Walkertown, North Carolina | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
| Sep 16, 2026 | California | Not specified | – | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 11:53 AM | North Carolina | Not specified | Live caller |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 5:49 PM | New York | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Live caller |
Complaints about (888) 819-2135 have been filed from 14 states. The most reports come from California (4 reports), Florida (3 reports), Virginia (2 reports).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| California | Not specified | 4 |
| Florida | Not specified | 3 |
| Virginia | Not specified | 2 |
| New York | Not specified | 2 |
| Utah | Not specified | 2 |
| Washington | Monroe | 1 |
| Nevada | Las Vegas | 1 |
| Tennessee | Not specified | 1 |
| Florida | port st lucie | 1 |
| Mississippi | Mooresville | 1 |
| Massachusetts | Chestnut Hill | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | Audubon | 1 |
| California | Irvine | 1 |
| Arizona | Scottsdale | 1 |
| California | Santa Ana | 1 |
Peak activity occurred in September 2026 with 8 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 2026 | 8 |
| Sep 2026 | 8 |
| Aug 2026 | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | 1 |
Of 49 reports that include a call time, 47% came in the afternoon (noon–5 p.m.). 86% were on weekdays, and Monday was the busiest day.
Of the 49 reports filed about (888) 819-2135, 49% were identified as automated robocalls, 51% were live callers.