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FraudScan Score
100%
Fraud Risk
Legitimate User Activity
Medium
Likely a legitimate number (not fraud)
612
Valid Number
Yes
Prepaid Number
No
Active Status
Active
Do not Call Status
Not On DNC List
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User Score
Spam Score
80% Spam Risk
Leaked
Leaked in Breach
Search Volume
612
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612 Searches
by our users
Nuisance Call Scan
Unwanted Caller
5 Complaints
by our users
VoIP Number
No
Recent Abuse
Yes
Risk Level
Risky
This number has been reported as spam 5 times, has been searched 612 times, and has garnered 14 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) 843-1972 indicate it is linked to collect calls from a correctional facility, with several users reporting repeated calls. Many mention being prompted to accept charges, while others note they do not recognize any inmates. Overall, there may be a potential association with unwanted spam calls, as some users opted to block the number.
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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) 843-1972 - January 5th, 2022 11:11pm | Reported from Chicago, IL
My friend was in jail and I got two calls, one at 345am and one at 6am. I slept thru it and feel terrible. It was an old traffic ticket and could happen to any of us. Just sayinv
(888) 843-1972 - January 3rd, 2022 3:32pm | Reported from Tennessee
Yes, this is an inmate calling from a correctional facility.
(888) 843-1972 - January 3rd, 2022 3:32pm | Reported from Tennessee
Yes, this is an inmate calling from a correctional facility.
(888) 843-1972 - November 19th, 2022 5:27am | Reported from Ashburn, VA
What jail tho I need to know
(888) 843-1972 - March 9th, 2022 2:59pm | Reported from Woodbridge, VA
This is not spam. From Jail
(888) 843-1972 - October 7th, 2019 3:01pm
I've got a call once a day for the last 3 days. It ssays it is a call for a jail! I know of no one in jail so I just **** up.
(888) 843-1972 - June 13th, 2016 6:35pm
Received 2 calls from this number within a five minute timespan. Returned this call after the caller left no msgs. on my voice mail. Answered by a recorded message identifying itself as the name listed above. Did not recognize the "business" name so I ***g up and blocked the number.
(888) 843-1972 - June 12th, 2016 4:50pm
i called and it says its combined customer care and they are closed on sundays but i got a call from them????
(888) 843-1972 - January 15th, 2016 9:18pm
It is a jail or correctional facility
(888) 843-1972 - March 26th, 2015 12:43am
Yes it's a collect call from I don't know anyone as peoples I know are out.
(888) 843-1972 - October 28th, 2014 11:56pm
Spam says it's an inmate from correctional facility
(888) 843-1972 - April 11th, 2013 1:56am
This is a call from a correction jail, it leaves some numbers and says it is a collect call. This has come to my phone sseveral times but I will not answer.
(888) 843-1972 - May 4th, 2013 9:51am
Received two calls at 4 am. When I answered the second call it had a message saying it was from an inmate at a correctional facility. I ***g up.
(888) 843-1972 - May 3rd, 2013 7:50pm
is asked to hit 1 to accept collect call charges, and hit 2 to deny charges.