Verizon Wireless
Dauphin, York, Cumberland
Wireless
Zip Code
17001, 17011, 17025, 17043
Location
Harrisburg City Zone, PA
GPS
40° 15' 46.95", -76° 52' 57.56"
Affiliated with Verizon Wireless, the Mobile line (717) 480-8298 traces back to Harrisburg City Zone, PA, or close by. It has been looked up 556 times total. There's a record of 49 comments for this number, with the most recent note received onJuly 8th, 2023. Up to now, its spam score registers at 100%. Further in-depth facts are listed below.
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Potential Owner
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FraudScan Score
0%
Fraud Risk
Legitimate User Activity
None
Likely fraudulent, spam, or a new number
556
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
100% Spam Risk
Leaked
Not Leaked
Search Volume
556
Very High
556 Searches
by our users
Nuisance Call Scan
Unwanted Caller
46 Complaints
by our users
VoIP Number
No
Recent Abuse
No
Risk Level
Not Risky
This number has been reported as spam 46 times, has been searched 556 times, and has garnered 49 comments by our users. These numbers are higher than average, indicating a possible high risk of spam.
User Comments
People are Saying:
User comments regarding the phone number (717) 480-8298 indicate it may be involved in fraudulent activity related to nonexistent unemployment claims. Many users reported receiving deceptive texts asking for personal information via links, often referencing claims they never filed. Caution is advised, as this number appears to be linked to potential scams targeting sensitive information.
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FAQs about (717) 480-8298
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The 717 area code is from Harrisburg City Zone, PA. 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 PA Wireless number. It is based out of Dauphin, York, Cumberland county in Harrisburg City Zone, PA. The zip codes in this area include 17001, 17011, 17025, 17043. The GPS lat longs associated with the area are 40.26304043889597, -76.882656622585.
This number has been marked as spam 46 times, received 49 user comments, and has been searched for 556 times. These metrics indicate that the number (717) 480-8298 is most likely a spam caller.
According to our data, (717) 480-8298 is an existing number. It is a Wireless 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 717 Trends and Insights
Area code 717 encompasses a diverse region with a population of approximately 7.1 million, showing steady growth over recent years. According to public data sources, this area is characterized by a racial mix with a majority White demographic alongside significant Black or African American representation. Economic trends indicate a rising median household income, surpassing national averages and signaling robust economic strength. The labor force participation rate has seen a slight decline, yet employment opportunities appear to have improved, evidenced by a considerable drop in unemployment rates.
Call Complaint Trends
Examining FCC complaint metrics, communication patterns within area code 717 have evolved significantly from 2014 to 2024. Notably, wireless and mobile complaints peaked in 2018, followed by a reduction in recent years. Wired complaints have trended downward, while VOIP concerns showed a spike in 2023, indicating changing consumer issues. The type of complaints also varied; prerecorded voice concerns surged until 2018, after which they declined. Telemarketing complaints peaked in 2015, but both telemarketing and robocall issues have generally decreased over the years, underscoring shifting consumer priorities.
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People are Saying:
(717) 480-8298 - July 8th, 2023 6:25am
A disturbing message
(717) 480-8298 - May 19th, 2022 5:46pm | Reported from Harrisburg, PA
No VM, call back, disconnected #
(717) 480-8298 - July 27th, 2021 3:00pm
WA ESD will never contact you by text or send detailed info this way!! They will only email you to tell you to log in to your account to see what it is regarding. If you ever see a bitly link from someone you don’t know, be su****ious!
(717) 480-8298 - February 28th, 2021 4:35pm
same of for others who received a text from this number: I received a text stating there was an issue with my unemployment claim but when i spoke with unemployment over the phone they knew nothing of it.
(717) 480-8298 - March 11th, 2021 6:25pm
The text message said that they found a problem with my unemployment application. The link was bit.ly.20HM401. Claim: Mass.gov. I am retired and I have never worked or applied for unemployment in Mass.
(717) 480-8298 - February 28th, 2021 8:29pm
Received a fraudulent text message from ***-480-8298 on February 28, 2021. The message stated "We noticed an error in your Unemployment Claim. Click https://bit.ly/xlaim Review Your Claim.MASS.GOV." Please beware.
(717) 480-8298 - April 1st, 2021 12:57pm | Reported from Columbus, OH
You have a time sensitive action needed in your Ohio Unemployment claim. Failure to attend to your claim may lead to denial or loss. Along with a link.
(717) 480-8298 - April 2nd, 2021 1:45pm | Reported from New York, NY
It stated time sensitive action need for unemployment. I went to Ohio.Gov and filled out a fraud report in case someone was trying to collect on my behave.
(717) 480-8298 - February 24th, 2021 4:02pm
Received a text stating there was an issue with my unemployment claim but when i spoke with unemployment over the phone they knew nothing of it.
(717) 480-8298 - February 24th, 2021 1:16pm
Talking about how an unemployment claim I made had an error about it and sent me a link (I never made an unemployment claim)
(717) 480-8298 - February 24th, 2021 11:10am
Fraudulent text messages claiming to be about an unemployment claim I never made and trying to get personal information like my Social Security number.
(717) 480-8298 - March 3rd, 2021 3:37pm
Unemployment from *****chusetts I don’t live in *****chusetts and have not filed for any unemployment they want your SS number Spam
(717) 480-8298 - March 13th, 2021 9:25pm
Stated an error in unemployment claim in *****chusetts..I live in Missouri, with a NYS area code, never filed claim in my life!! SPAM!!
(717) 480-8298 - March 30th, 2021 5:51pm
Person is trying to scam NYS unemployment benefits off of my iden***y. I haven't lived in NYS in 8 years...
(717) 480-8298 - March 20th, 2021 5:49pm
Unemployment claim error MASS GOV with a link include ugh not falling for it sorry get a job n a life
(717) 480-8298 - February 28th, 2021 9:31pm | Reported from Newport, RI
Said they noticed an error in my unemployment claim, but since I don’t claim unemployment, it was evidently fraudulent.
(717) 480-8298 - February 28th, 2021 11:06pm | Reported from Philadelphia, PA
Text message with just a phone number. Based on previous comments it's likely about unemployment I don't claim.
(717) 480-8298 - March 3rd, 2021 4:45pm
We noticed an error in you unemployment claim. click..... review you claim.mass.gov *****chusetts is MA not Mass. scam
(717) 480-8298 - April 5th, 2021 6:39pm
Error in unemployment filing in Ohio. Am retired and haven’t lived in Ohio for 15 years.
(717) 480-8298 - March 15th, 2021 6:51pm
Attempt to get information regarding an unemployment claim that I never filed. BEWARE -- scammer!
(717) 480-8298 - March 24th, 2021 2:39am
Text said I missed filing a week for unemployment and to click the link
(717) 480-8298 - March 3rd, 2021 2:06am
Who Called: Mass.gov We noticed an error in your Unemployment Claim. Click https://bit.ly/xlaim Review Your Claim.MASS.GOV
(717) 480-8298 - March 3rd, 2021 5:03am
“ We noticed an error in your Unemployment Claim. Click https://bit.ly/xlaim Review Your Claim.MASS.GOV”
(717) 480-8298 - March 13th, 2021 8:14pm | Reported from Franklin Square, NY
We noticed an error in your Unemployment Claim. Click https://bit.ly/2OHM4O1 Review Your Claim.MASS.GOV
(717) 480-8298 - February 28th, 2021 5:07pm | Reported from Secaucus, NJ
We noticed an error in your Unemployment Claim. Click https://bit.ly/xlaim Review Your Claim.MASS.GOV
(717) 480-8298 - February 28th, 2021 7:48pm | Reported from Columbus, OH
We noticed an error in your Unemployment Claim. Click https://bit.ly/xlaim Review Your Claim.MASS.GOV
(717) 480-8298 - March 5th, 2021 6:58pm | Reported from New Bedford, MA
We noticed an error in your Unemployment Claim. Click https://bit.ly/maxlaim Review Your Claim.MASS.GOV
(717) 480-8298 - March 2nd, 2021 5:42pm
We noticed an error in your Unemployment Claim. Click Review Your Claim.MASS.GOV
(717) 480-8298 - March 4th, 2021 6:19pm
"We noticed an error in your Unemployment Claim" and then gave a link
(717) 480-8298 - March 2nd, 2021 6:20pm
We noticed an error in your Unemployment Claim. Click https://bit.ly/xlaim Review Your Claim.MASS.GOV
(717) 480-8298 - March 2nd, 2021 8:38pm
"We noticed an error in your unemployment claim. Click https://bit.ly/xlaim review your Claim.MASS.Gov
(717) 480-8298 - March 3rd, 2021 1:07am | Reported from Waltham, MA
We noticed an error in your Unemployment Claim. Click https://bit.ly/xlaimm Review Your Claim.MASS.GOV
(717) 480-8298 - March 3rd, 2021 1:28am
We noticed an error in your Unemployment Claim. Click https://bit.ly/xlaim Review Your Claim.MASS.GOV
(717) 480-8298 - March 1st, 2021 4:42pm
Telling me my unemployment claim needed attention. I have no unemployment claim
(717) 480-8298 - April 6th, 2021 1:27pm
sending texts regarding ohio enemployment claims stating it's time sensative action needed.
(717) 480-8298 - March 2nd, 2021 8:06pm
We noticed an error in your Unemployment Claim. Click Review Your Claim.MASS.GOV
(717) 480-8298 - March 3rd, 2021 12:39am
We noticed an error in your Unemployment Claim. Click Review Your Claim.MASS.GOV
(717) 480-8298 - March 24th, 2021 6:21pm
Said I had an unclaimed week on my unemployment claim!!
(717) 480-8298 - April 1st, 2021 12:26pm
Said I had applied for unemployment and I am retired!
(717) 480-8298 - March 1st, 2021 3:22pm
We noticed an error in your unemployment claim. Click ....
(717) 480-8298 - July 26th, 2021 3:09pm | Reported from Bellingham, WA
Text says there has been an error on unemployment claim
(717) 480-8298 - March 19th, 2021 7:13pm
We noticed and error in your Unemployment claim. MASS GOV
(717) 480-8298 - March 4th, 2021 3:57am | Reported from Brighton, MA
Claims to be Mass Gov, calling from Pennsylvania
(717) 480-8298 - March 14th, 2021 6:20pm
Text saying they noticed an error in unemployment
(717) 480-8298 - March 19th, 2021 8:02pm
Claim there was a error for unemployment claim
(717) 480-8298 - March 18th, 2021 10:31am
Texting saying their is a unemployment issue.
(717) 480-8298 - March 4th, 2021 10:37pm
said error in recent unemployment claim
(717) 480-8298 - February 28th, 2021 6:52pm
Unemployment error (same as others)
(717) 480-8298 - March 11th, 2021 12:14pm | Reported from Washington, DC
Error in unemployment claim