This phone number has generated 14 consumer complaints (2 FTC, 12 FCC) in the Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends category. Complaints come from consumers in Shepherdstown, WV, Capitol Heights, Maryland. Reports span from March 2026 to May 2026. Other high-volume numbers in the same scam category include 855-909-0815 (1099 complaints), 888-382-1222 (742 complaints), 800-436-5244 (639 complaints).
Scam Campaign
Government Impersonation Scam, 240-232-5053
Identified on 6/7/2026
Primary Entity
phone
2402325053Low Activity
- 2 FTC complaints filed against this number
- 13 FCC robocall/robotext complaints
- Most reports: Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends
Campaign Narrative
Data Sources
- FTC DNC Complaints
- FCC Consumer Complaints
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