BANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC
Schenectady, Saratoga, Albany
VOIP
12008, 12009, 12019, 12027
Schenectady, NY
42° 48' 48.58", -73° 56' 17.31"
Multiple users reported receiving a message in a group chat claiming they won a sum of $100,000. It is likely associated with group text spam and fake contest notifications. Caution is advised when responding to such messages.
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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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Potential SPAM / Scam Caller Please use caution!
User Score
Spam Score
80% Spam Risk
Leaked
Not Leaked
Search Volume
Very High
212 Searches
by our users
Nuisance Call Scan
Unwanted Caller
8 Complaints
by our users
VoIP Number
Yes, Use Caution
Recent Abuse
No
Risk Level
Risky
This number has been reported as spam 8 times, has been searched 212 times, and has garnered 9 comments by our users. These numbers are higher than average, indicating a possible high risk of spam.
User comments about the phone number (518) 243-8558 suggest it may be linked to spam or scams, including messages about winning gift cards and large sums of money. Multiple texts repeat generic inquiries like "how have you been?" alongside claims involving group winnings. These patterns indicate potential spam or misleading activities, but this assessment is based solely on user feedback.
This summary is generated by artificial intelligence (AI) based on experiences reported by users. While we strive for accuracy, user experiences cannot be validated and may contain inaccuracies.
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Area code 518 encompasses a diverse population of approximately 2.4 million residents, with a demographic profile predominantly composed of White individuals at around 88%, followed by Black or African American residents at approximately 7%. This region demonstrates a mature population profile with a median age of 44 years, surpassing the national average. Economically, area code 518 has shown robust growth in median household income, consistently staying above the national median. The workforce participation has seen a gradual decline, yet the unemployment rate has significantly improved to roughly 5%.
According to FCC complaint metrics, area code 518 has experienced substantial fluctuations in call complaints over recent years. Wireless communication complaints notably peaked in 2018, closely followed by a surge in prerecorded voice complaints the same year. However, there has been a general decline in complaints across wireless and wired methods lately. Interestingly, specific issues like abandoned calls and telemarketing calls have shown marked reductions, with almost no reports in recent years. This suggests shifting communication patterns and potentially effective complaint mitigation strategies.
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People are Saying:
(518) 243-8558
Text msg said I was 1 of 10 people getting a 100K donation: quote: "I have voluntarily decided to donate the sum of 100,000 USD to you as one of the selected 10 lucky individual, to verify your funds send a text to the agent in charge. Here is the number of the agent Rondel Hamilton charge Text him to claim your winnings 518-243-8558"
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Said me and 5 other people in a group chat won the sum of $100,000
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Said I won money
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Long time no see, how have you been recently?
(518) 243-8558
Long time no see, how have you been recently?
(518) 243-8558
Text: Long time no see, how have you been recently?
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Text message only said, “Hi”.
(518) 243-8558
Long time no see, how have you been?
(518) 243-8558
Junk " you won a giftcard" text