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60%
Fraud Risk
Legitimate User Activity
None
Likely fraudulent, spam, or a new number
37
Valid Number
Yes
Prepaid Number
No
Active Status
Active
Do not Call Status
Not On DNC List
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Spam Score
20% Spam Risk
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Not Leaked
Search Volume
37
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37 Searches
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Nuisance Call Scan
Medium Risk
2 Complaints
by our users
VoIP Number
No
Recent Abuse
No
Risk Level
Risky
This number has been reported as spam 2 times, has been searched 37 times, and has garnered 2 comments by our users. These numbers are higher than average, indicating a possible high risk of spam.
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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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(888) 550-3849
They insisted they were legitimate and tried to charge my credit card for $400! Stop them!!
(888) 550-3849
This is definitely a scam. Just close your windows out. Do not call these crooks. Please report them to the FTC. Which according to the FTC website is mailing out checks to folks who got caught up in the scam by Advanced Tech Support and others. In the first case, the defendants selling software include PC Cleaner Inc.; Netcom3 Global Inc.; Netcom3 Inc., also doing business as Netcom3 Software Inc.; and Cashier Myricks, Jr. The telemarketing defendants include Inbound Call Experts LLC; Advanced Tech Supportco. LLC; PC Vitalware LLC; Super PC Support LLC; Robert D. Deignan, Paul M. Herdsman, and Justin M. Wright. In the second case, the defendants selling software include Boost Software Inc. and Amit Mehta, and the telemarketing defendants include Vast Tech Support LLC, also doing business as *** Tech Help, *** Total Protection, *** Back Up, downloadsoftware.com, and softwaresupport.com; *** Tech Help LLC; Success Capital LLC; Jon Paul Holdings LLC; Elliot Loewenstern; Jon-Paul Vasta; and Mark Donahue. A***n please go to the FTC web site and report these crooks!