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 4 complaint categories:
When dealing with calls from this number:
| Complaint Type | Number of Complaints |
|---|---|
| Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Dropped call or no message | 1 |
| No Subject Provided | 1 |
Complaints about (978) 938-4194 have been filed from 8 states. The most reports come from New York (2 reports), Washington (1 report), jamaica, New York (1 report).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| New York | Not specified | 2 |
| Washington | Not specified | 1 |
| New York | jamaica | 1 |
| Illinois | Not specified | 1 |
| New York | Baldwin | 1 |
| Connecticut | Stamford | 1 |
| Georgia | Atlanta | 1 |
| California | Not specified | 1 |
| Florida | Not specified | 1 |
| Virginia | Alexandria | 1 |
The first complaint about (978) 938-4194 was recorded on January 18, 2024. The most recent report was filed on April 5, 2026. Peak activity occurred in December 2025 with 2 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | 2 |
| Sep 2025 | 1 |
| Apr 2025 | 1 |
| Jan 2025 | 1 |
| Sep 2024 | 1 |
| Jan 2024 | 1 |
Of the 10 reports filed about (978) 938-4194, 30% were identified as automated robocalls, 70% were live callers.
This number has received a significant number of complaints. Consider these actions:
