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100%
Fraud Risk
Legitimate User Activity
None
Likely fraudulent, spam, or a new number
480
Valid Number
Yes
Prepaid Number
No
Active Status
Active
Do not Call Status
Not On DNC List
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Potential SPAM / Scam Caller Please use caution!
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Spam Score
100% Spam Risk
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Not Leaked
Search Volume
480
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480 Searches
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Unwanted Caller
15 Complaints
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VoIP Number
No
Recent Abuse
Yes
Risk Level
Risky
This number has been reported as spam 15 times, has been searched 480 times, and has garnered 25 comments by our users. These numbers are higher than average, indicating a possible high risk of spam.
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People are Saying:
User comments regarding the phone number (800) 542-9453 predominantly express frustration with repeated calls, often with no messages left. Many users suggest it may be linked to scams or debt collection practices, claiming it poses a safety issue due to excessive calling. Some users specifically warned against providing personal information, indicating possible fraudulent activity. The overall sentiment reflects annoyance and calls for caution.
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Area Code 800 Trends and Insights
In area code 800, population and demographic dynamics remain diverse, with varying economic trends supporting a range of industries. As per public data sources, the region has evolved with shifts in consumer behavior and communication patterns strongly influenced by technological advancements.
Call Complaint Trends
Examining FCC complaint metrics for area code 800 from 2014 to 2023 reveals notable shifts in communication preferences. Wireless/mobile complaints rose, peaking in 2019, whereas wired complaints declined sharply post-2018. VOIP complaints maintained steadiness recently, suggesting a shift in communication modes. Complaints on call types highlight an increase in prerecorded voice call grievances, especially peaking in 2019, while live voice call complaints decreased after reaching a peak in 2017. Notably, no abandoned call complaints were reported in 2022 and 2023. Complaints related to telemarketing, unwanted calls, and robocalls peaked in the mid-2010s. However, by 2023, these complaint types had notably decreased, indicating changing consumer engagements and regulatory impacts.
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People are Saying:
(800) 542-9453 - February 19th, 2021 10:00am | Reported from Portland, OR
PCH wanting credit card information to pay your merchandise bill. Total scam!!
(800) 542-9453 - February 20th, 2020 2:46am | Reported from Pasco, WA
They where concise and left a return number ... Obvious scam and It was nice to know to look here to be sure..
(800) 542-9453 - November 21st, 2019 2:14pm | Reported from Bryant, AR
They call saying its publishers clearing house looking for brian and if i lived at this address to me there scamm ers
(800) 542-9453 - June 29th, 2018 11:22pm
Automatic voice call stating warranty for care is due. Total scam. I don’t have a car
(800) 542-9453 - November 16th, 2017 2:43pm
Did not answer! No message & by the comments below, # blocked & marked as spam!
(800) 542-9453 - September 3rd, 2015 2:07pm
it says publishers clering house.its a scam,these people are not from publishers clearing house at all.they hacked into the web of publishers and got names address and phone mumbers.do not give them any information.or credit card numbers.amd no they are not calling you becouse you won anything.the real publishers would not call you nor will they email you nor will they ever send you any thing by mail asking you to pay before you get a prize.this os a big scam.and i ve all ready reported to the bbb.and public trades comm,and filed a report with the donot call reg SCAM DO NOT PICK UP THAT PHONE IF THEY CALL YOU SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM
(800) 542-9453 - October 14th, 2014 3:40pm
(800) 542-9453 - April 4th, 2014 10:56pm
ditto
(800) 542-9453 - April 3rd, 2014 7:33pm
(800) 542-9453 - May 21st, 2013 1:58am
Well this number called me many times. Finally I picked up and they ***g up. By reading all of the posts I see it's PCH. I have never even had an account with them. Maybe they're trying to reach me to pull up in their van and give me the 1,000,000.00 check which is probably not real. I don't mean the big one which is of course not real. I mean the whole deal. ;-)
(800) 542-9453 - August 26th, 2013 10:39pm
received a call from this number.she wanted my credit card number to make a payment on money I owe pch. I tpld her I do not give my credit card out on the phone and had no idea it was pch. linda
(800) 542-9453 - August 29th, 2013 4:56pm
ALWAYS CALLING U! CAN PRESS A NUMBER FOR THEM TO STOP CALLING , BUT THEN MORE PEOPLE CALL YOU. ALL THESE CALLS ARE GETTING HORRIBLE, AT ANY TIME OF THE DAY AND NIGHT AND ON SUNDAY AM OH NO!!!!
(800) 542-9453 - September 30th, 2013 3:45pm
call several times a week, but when u pick up they **** up
(800) 542-9453 - April 13th, 2012 5:00pm
Publisher's Clearing House. I haven't bought anything from them in over 10 years so why are they calling me about my account?
(800) 542-9453 - March 14th, 2012 12:42am
Calls at least 2/3 times a week & not looking for me. So irritating.
(800) 542-9453 - May 1st, 2012 8:05pm
How do we get this number added to known spammer?
(800) 542-9453 - October 28th, 2011 1:05am
they callme as much as every 2 min for 2 to 3 hours at a time. can't even use my own phone now they tie it up so much...... I can't get personal calls anymore because their always tieing it up............ this is a safety issue here ..... not just a complaint but a real safety issue............ they call late at night and wake us allup....... what is this some kind of nut
(800) 542-9453 - November 5th, 2011 2:26am
This # is publishers clearing house. If u order from them and forgot to pay this # will call u
(800) 542-9453 - September 3rd, 2011 4:01pm
Cowards are*****e to not leave messages
(800) 542-9453 - July 31st, 2010 11:14am
this number keeps calling my mobile phone. I picked up once. now i don't bother, but they call at least twice a day, even on the weekend.
(800) 542-9453 - April 20th, 2010 4:00am
i get 800-542-9453 calling me too, but dont have any back payments,not missed bills paid. must be some debt collector thinking this number is anothers?
(800) 542-9453 - May 26th, 2010 9:17pm
We have been getting calls for the last 4 evenings between 5pm cdt and 7pm. When we answer, they appear to **** up.
(800) 542-9453 - May 19th, 2010 1:21pm
calls and ****s up on three rings. very annoying. Calls come in on the hour and do not know who they are
(800) 542-9453 - April 29th, 2010 5:39pm
This # keeps calling but I don't recognize it. I did not pick up. Thank you for your website.
(800) 542-9453 - April 20th, 2010 9:34pm
Called and didn't leave a message....:)