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FraudScan Score
60%
Fraud Risk
Legitimate User Activity
None
Likely fraudulent, spam, or a new number
810
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
810
Very High
810 Searches
by our users
Nuisance Call Scan
Medium Risk
4 Complaints
by our users
VoIP Number
No
Recent Abuse
No
Risk Level
Risky
This number has been reported as spam 4 times, has been searched 810 times, and has garnered 7 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 (888) 208-5272 reveal mixed feedback. Some users identify it as a potential scam related to electric utility bills, while others confirm it may be linked to actual billing inquiries from an electric company. There are reports of calls without messages, raising concerns about legitimacy. Caution is advised due to possible misleading practices.
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Area Code 888 Trends and Insights
Area code 888, primarily known for toll-free communication, reveals interesting dynamics in demographics and economic trends according to public data sources. This area code caters to a diverse population engaged in various industries, enhancing its economic vibrancy. As a virtual area, it doesn't tie to a specific geographic region, allowing a broad base of corporate and individual usage, reflecting shifting communication patterns and national consumption trends.
Call Complaint Trends
According to FCC complaint metrics, the 888 area code has experienced notable changes in communication patterns over time. Wireless and mobile complaints peaked in 2016, followed by a decline. Wired complaint levels also saw a reduction, especially notable from 2022 to 2023. VOIP complaints peaked in 2019 but diminished to around 200 by 2023. In terms of call types, prerecorded voice complaints hit their highest in 2019 but reduced to about 500 by 2023. Live voice call issues followed a similar descent. Text message complaints briefly soared in 2022 but settled to roughly 140 in 2023. Unwanted call reports only began in 2014, spiking sharply in 2019 with telemarketing concerns reduced significantly post-2015.
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People are Saying:
(888) 208-5272
Didn't leave message
(888) 208-5272
Thanks for the info... Guess I better pay bill
(888) 208-5272
Delinquent bill
(888) 208-5272
Called my cell phone twice today; left no message either time. Looked this up on FirstEnergy Corp site. https://www.firstenergycorp.com/content/fecorp/newsroom/news_releases/firstenergy-warns-customers-about-debit-card-payment-scam.html
(888) 208-5272
First Energy concerning delinquent bill.
(888) 208-5272
called number its the electric co about a past due bill
(888) 208-5272
Electric utility bill SCAM!!!!! On First Energy's website. Please read.