BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC
New York
VOIP
Zip Code
10001, 10002, 10003, 10004
Location
New York City Zone, NY
GPS
40° 44' 21.7", -73° 59' 27.75"
The phone number (917) 720-8242 is located in or around New York City Zone, NY. This Landline number is registered through Centurylink. There have been 696 searches conducted for this number with 21 user comments as of latest received on August 2nd, 2025. This number has a current spam score of 100%. Below you will find additional detailed information:
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Potential Owner
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FraudScan Score
85%
Fraud Risk
Legitimate User Activity
None
Likely fraudulent, spam, or a new number
696
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
100% Spam Risk
Leaked
Not Leaked
Search Volume
696
Very High
696 Searches
by our users
Nuisance Call Scan
Unwanted Caller
20 Complaints
by our users
VoIP Number
Yes, Use Caution
Recent Abuse
No
Risk Level
Risky
This number has been reported as spam 20 times, has been searched 696 times, and has garnered 21 comments by our users. These numbers are higher than average, indicating a possible high risk of spam.
User Comments
People are Saying:
User comments about the phone number (917) 720-8242 suggest it is likely associated with scam activity. Many users reported receiving calls claiming they had won various prizes from Publisher's Clearing House, often without personal identification or verification. Responses indicate frustration with rude behavior from callers and concerns over the legitimacy of the claims.
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FAQs about (917) 720-8242
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The 917 area code is from New York City Zone, NY. However, it's possible that the owner is no longer located there. You may find more information on the owner's most likely location and address history by viewing the full report.
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This is a mobile NY VOIP number. It is based out of New York county in New York City Zone, NY. The zip codes in this area include 10001, 10002, 10003, 10004. The GPS lat longs associated with the area are 40.739362210672, -73.99104304237399.
This number has been marked as spam 16 times, received 21 user comments, and has been searched for 696 times. These metrics indicate that the number (917) 720-8242 is most likely a spam caller.
According to our data, (917) 720-8242 is an existing number. It is a VOIP and may not be able to receive standard text messages. You could try sending a text-to-speech voice message, but additional fees may apply.
Area Code 917 Trends and Insights
Overview
Area code 917 serves a bustling urban population, with Kings County being the most populous, housing over 2.5 million residents. According to public data sources, the region’s population shows steady growth, attributed to economic opportunities and migration patterns. Demographically, the area is diverse, with approximately 45% identifying as White, 24% as Black or African American, and 15% as Asian. The labor force participation is robust, hovering around 63%, surpassing the national average. Despite a low unemployment rate encountered in 2019, which was below 6%, it has risen in subsequent years, staying above 7% by the end of 2022.
Call Complaint Trends
Analyzing FCC complaint metrics in area code 917 reveals significant shifts in communication patterns. Wireless and mobile complaint submissions peaked in 2017 but have since decreased, while VOIP-related issues reached their height in 2020. Notably, complaints about prerecorded voice calls were most numerous in 2018, whereas live voice call concerns peaked in the preceding year. Abandoned call grievances have notably disappeared, paralleling the rise in text message complaints in 2020. Moreover, telemarketing complaints once surged in 2015 but have since vanished, reflecting evolving consumer preferences and improvements in communication experiences.
AI Disclaimer: This content was generated by artificial intelligence (AI) based on publicly available government data. While we strive for accuracy, the data may be out of date and/or subject to change
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People are Saying:
(917) 720-8242 - August 2nd, 2025 5:09pm
L/m Said they’ve been trying to call me.
(917) 720-8242 - August 1st, 2024 9:13pm
asked for head of HR, got her VM. called a***n and asked for the controller in Accounting. I said no, send an email. he said a sales rep told him to call those people. when i asked him to send an email, he persisted, so i ***g up. he proceeded to call 10 more times.
(917) 720-8242 - August 15th, 2024 7:39pm | Reported from McAllen, TX
Was asking strange questions about our phone system but was evasive when I asked what company he was calling from and what this is regarding. He had my name, but wrong email address. I told him we were not interested and he called back several times.
(917) 720-8242 - June 25th, 2024 6:08pm | Reported from West Valley City, UT
They were extremely rude demanding to talk to an employee
(917) 720-8242 - May 10th, 2023 2:33am
I saw I had a message claiming I had won the monthly prize So I called the number and said my name to google voice. Then I was patched thru to a male voice and I heard so****ing mentioned about Publisher’s Clearing house, but I said no you’re not PCH and the person ***g up on me!
(917) 720-8242 - April 23rd, 2023 5:48pm
Call came from a 516-720-8242, gave no name as to whom the winner was, just said you won the monthly PHC Sweepstakes, gave a prize # and to call PHC @****-720-8242 to claim prize.
(917) 720-8242 - April 18th, 2023 10:49pm | Reported from Ashburn, VA
Recd phone call @ 304-273-2690 (my elderly sister’s no.) saying she had won Publisher’s Clearing House and to call****-720-8242. Trying to find out if it’s a scam.
(917) 720-8242 - May 10th, 2023 6:18pm
Recording left a voice message saying there was an unclaimed prize from PCH and to call****-720-8242 and give the code V5284 to claim prize.
(917) 720-8242 - May 4th, 2023 8:15pm
Said I won a PCH prize. Didn't name me or tell me how much. Said to call them at this number,****-720-8242.
(917) 720-8242 - May 6th, 2023 8:19pm
Said I had won second place prize of $2.5 million and to call****-720-8242 to talk to my account manager!!
(917) 720-8242 - April 21st, 2023 8:55pm
I won a prize. They even gave me a code to give them to prove it is me.
(917) 720-8242 - May 9th, 2023 9:25pm
Said he was from PCH, that he was a low life trying to take money from old people
(917) 720-8242 - May 4th, 2023 4:01am | Reported from Omak, WA
I had won a prize and given an ID code B5284 - and asked to call****-720-8242
(917) 720-8242 - April 21st, 2023 1:37am
I won the grand prize of 4.7 million and a 2023 Mercedes benz
(917) 720-8242 - April 22nd, 2023 1:18am
Claims I have won a prize with Publishers clearing house. Obviously spam.
(917) 720-8242 - May 7th, 2023 4:17pm
whoo hoo I'm going to be a millionaire!!
(917) 720-8242 - April 20th, 2023 9:07pm
Claiming the we had won the unclaimed sweepstakes.
(917) 720-8242 - April 22nd, 2023 6:15pm
Told me I had won a prize
(917) 720-8242 - April 22nd, 2023 7:19pm
won a prize from pch
(917) 720-8242 - April 23rd, 2023 5:28pm
Unclaimed prize
(917) 720-8242 - April 30th, 2023 2:21pm
Unclaimed prize