Verizon Communications
Fauquier
Landline
Zip Code
20186, 20187, 20188
Location
Warrenton, VA
GPS
38° 42' 46.08", -77° 47' 42.21"
This phone number has been reported as a scam, impersonating a physician. The caller leaves incoherent messages, repeatedly asking for confirmation of unspecified information. The number is reported to call excessively, often ringing about 20 times and leaving glitchy messages. In some instances, the caller hangs up without speaking. Reports indicate multiple contact attempts in a single day.
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Potential Owner
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FraudScan Summary NEW
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FraudScan Score
80%
Fraud Risk
Legitimate User Activity
None
Likely fraudulent, spam, or a new number
297
Valid Number
Yes
Prepaid Number
No
Active Status
Active
Do not Call Status
Not On DNC List
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Threat Detection
Potential SPAM / Scam Caller Please use caution!
User Score
Spam Score
40% Spam Risk
Leaked
Not Leaked
Search Volume
297
Very High
297 Searches
by our users
Nuisance Call Scan
Medium Risk
4 Complaints
by our users
VoIP Number
No
Recent Abuse
Yes
Risk Level
Risky
This number has been reported as spam 4 times, has been searched 297 times, and has garnered 4 comments by our users. These numbers are higher than average, indicating a possible high risk of spam.
User Comments
People are Saying:
User comments suggest that the phone number (540) 347-8896 may be associated with telemarketing for a fake auto warranty and could potentially be involved in phishing activities. Multiple users report frequent and persistent calls, incoherent messages, and persistent attempts to engage, indicating potential spam or scam activity.
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FAQs about (540) 347-8896
Learn more about this phone number and where the caller may be located.
The 540 area code is from Warrenton, VA. However, it's possible that the owner is no longer located there. You may find more information on the owner's most likely location and address history by viewing the full report.
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This is a mobile VA Landline number. It is based out of Fauquier county in Warrenton, VA. The zip codes in this area include 20186, 20187, 20188. The GPS lat longs associated with the area are 38.71280058068655, -77.79505944013135.
This number has been marked as spam 4 times, received 4 user comments, and has been searched for 297 times. These metrics indicate that the number (540) 347-8896 is most likely a spam caller.
According to our data, (540) 347-8896 is an existing number. It is a Landline and may not be able to receive standard text messages. You could try sending a text-to-speech voice message, but additional fees may apply.
Area Code 540 Trends and Insights
The 540 area code spans a diverse community primarily centered in Virginia, showcasing steady population growth with approximately 3.4 million residents. The demography is largely White, complemented by Black, Asian, and other racial groups, reflecting a varied cultural landscape. The area's median income has surpassed national averages, demonstrating robust economic trends, particularly post-2020. Interestingly, Fairfax County leads with significant population density, supported by Loudoun and Stafford Counties, emphasizing the area code's broad geographical reach.
Call Complaint Trends
According to FCC complaint metrics, communication patterns within area code 540 have evolved significantly from 2014 to 2024. Wireless complaints, prevalent throughout the decade, spiked in 2017 but have since shown variability. Wired complaints peaked earlier in 2015 with a gradual decline leading forward, whereas VOIP concerns, once minimal, have recently seen an uptick. Attention is also drawn to types of calls, with prerecorded voice and live voice complaints reaching their zenith in 2017. While telemarketing issues have waned since a peak in that same year, unwanted calls persist, illustrating changing communication dynamics in the region.
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People are Saying:
(540) 347-8896 - October 11th, 2023 2:44pm
Calls often, ****s on the line & leaves glirchy message on my answering service.
(540) 347-8896 - October 11th, 2023 2:43pm
Now this # is a phish claiming to be a physician. They left an incoherent message kept asking my ma****e to confirm so****ing. This # redundantly calls & rings about 20 times. They've tried to scope me 6 times today. (It's not even noon yet.)
(540) 347-8896 - February 11th, 2021 5:31pm
Telemarketer for fake auto warranty
(540) 347-8896 - February 11th, 2021 5:31pm
Telemarketer for fake auto warranty