Peerless Network
Howard
VOIP
20740
Washington 238 Zone, MD
39° 13' 42.05", -76° 51' 58.75"
The caller indicated that the recipient is named in a civil suit and needs to contact 1-888-485-4988. The recipients, who are senior citizens, expressed concerns about potential identity theft and fraud attempts, including threats to extort money with false debt claims. They believe the number may be spoofed and referenced a data breach at LensCrafters in May as a possible source of their compromised data.
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FraudScan Score
85%
Fraud Risk
Legitimate User Activity
None
Likely fraudulent, spam, or a new number
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
10% Spam Risk
Leaked
Not Leaked
Search Volume
Very High
186 Searches
by our users
Nuisance Call Scan
Medium Risk
1 Complaint
by our users
VoIP Number
Yes, Use Caution
Recent Abuse
No
Risk Level
Risky
This number has been reported as spam 1 times, has been searched 186 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 240 Trends and Insights
Area code 240, covering parts of Maryland, reflects diverse demographics with White individuals making up almost half the population, followed by Black or African American residents. The median household income here has consistently been higher than national averages, demonstrating significant economic growth. According to public data sources, there has been steady population growth from just over 3.1 million in 2012 to over 3.4 million currently, indicating its appeal for families and job seekers.
Call Complaint Trends
Communication patterns in the 240 area code have shifted notably from 2014 to 2024. The FCC complaint metrics reveal fluctuations in call types. Prerecorded voice complaints reached their peak in 2018 but later declined, while text message complaints increased significantly in 2022 before a slight downturn. In terms of method, wireless complaints spiked in 2018 but saw a notable reduction by 2020, with a minor recovery, whereas wired complaints consistently decreased. Unwanted call complaints rose sharply to a peak in 2018 but have been gradually declining, showcasing a shift in consumer experiences with calls in this area code.
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(240) 512-5079
To contact them because they need to serve us because we are named in a civil suit. They want us to call back on 1-888-485-4988. We are senior citizens.
(240) 512-5079
T his number is involved in iden***y theft and intent of committing fraud through threatening to extort money by claiming false debt. Data was taken through Breach at lens crafters in May. Phone might bee. S****ed.