This is a geographic number originating from Massachusetts (Lowell, Salem, Gloucester) that has been included in our database for tracking reports and caller information.
Our records indicate that this number has been reported 11 times. The most common reason for reports is Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends.
Area code 978 serves Lowell, Salem, Gloucester, Massachusetts. This area code is in the Eastern time zone. Calls from this area code may originate from local businesses, services, or residents in that region.
Our database has collected 11 reports about calls from this number across 5 complaint categories:
When dealing with calls from this number:
| Complaint Type | Number of Complaints |
|---|---|
| Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | 3 |
| Medical & prescriptions | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| No Subject Provided | 2 |
| Unwanted Calls | 1 |
Complaints about (978) 783-1696 have been filed from 9 states. The most reports come from Oregon (2 reports), Washington (1 report), Little Compton, Rhode Island (1 report).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | Not specified | 2 |
| Washington | Not specified | 1 |
| Rhode Island | Little Compton | 1 |
| New York | BROOKLYN | 1 |
| Illinois | Hilton Head | 1 |
| South Carolina | Hilton Head | 1 |
| Connecticut | New Haven | 1 |
| Connecticut | New Haven, CT | 1 |
| California | Palm Desert | 1 |
| Oklahoma | Tuttle | 1 |
The first complaint about (978) 783-1696 was recorded on September 19, 2023. The most recent report was filed on February 24, 2026. Peak activity occurred in May 2024 with 2 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 1 |
| Dec 2024 | 1 |
| Oct 2024 | 2 |
| Aug 2024 | 1 |
| Jul 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| Feb 2024 | 1 |
Of the 10 reports filed about (978) 783-1696, 100% were identified as automated robocalls.
This number has received a significant number of complaints. Consider these actions:
