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So, an 866 number keeps calling you. We get it! Their persistent calls are getting annoying. But is it a scam or just someone looking for information? More often than not, an 866 area code means a large business or company is calling you; however, in some instances, it may be a scam. We have everything there is to know about 866 numbers in this article. Read on to learn who can obtain them and how you can block their unwanted calls.
Things You Should Know
- 866 numbers aren’t necessarily scam calls and are most commonly used by legitimate businesses.
- Anyone can obtain an 866 phone number through the FTC or a VoIP provider online.
- Prevent unwanted 866 numbers from calling you by blocking the number through your phone provider or signing up for the national Do Not Call list.
Steps
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Tips
- Block scam calls if they persist. This is as easy as clicking a few buttons on your phone.Thanks
- Consider reporting a scam phone number with the FTC by visiting ReportFraud.ftc.gov.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/what-toll-free-number-and-how-does-it-work
- ↑ https://www.fcc.gov/spoofing
- ↑ https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/stop-unwanted-robocalls-and-texts
- ↑ https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/what-toll-free-number-and-how-does-it-work
- ↑ https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/what-toll-free-number-and-how-does-it-work
- ↑ https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/national-do-not-call-registry-faqs
- ↑ https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/stop-unwanted-robocalls-and-texts
- ↑ https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/stop-unwanted-robocalls-and-texts
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