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FraudScan Score
85%
Fraud Risk
Legitimate User Activity
None
Likely fraudulent, spam, or a new number
1
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
10% Spam Risk
Leaked
Not Leaked
Search Volume
1
Low
1 Searches
by our users
Nuisance Call Scan
Low Risk
0 Complaints
by our users
VoIP Number
Yes, Use Caution
Recent Abuse
No
Risk Level
Risky
This number has been reported as spam 0 times, has been searched 1 times, and has garnered 1 comment by our users. These numbers are higher than average, indicating a possible high risk of spam.
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Area Code 838 Trends and Insights
Overview
Area code 838, encompassing diverse counties such as Albany and Dutchess, hosts approximately 2.15 million residents. According to public data sources, it features a majority White demographic, with other races such as Black or African American, Asian, and some other races making smaller contributions to the demographic composition. The median age of residents is around 44 years, older than the national average, suggesting an aging population. Economic trends reveal a declining labor force participation rate, with stable employment figures, and a noticeable improvement in the unemployment rate over recent years.
Call Complaint Trends
FCC complaint metrics indicate significant growth in wireless/mobile complaints, which surged from a low single-digit figure in 2016 to around four dozen in 2022, although they halved in 2023. Wired and VOIP complaints have remained minimal in comparison. Most complaints involve prerecorded and live voice calls, whereas text message issues vary year by year. Complaints about unwanted calls peaked in 2022 and are anticipated to rise again as 2024 approaches, reflecting persistent consumer concerns in the area code's communication patterns.
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