Area code 228 · Mississippi
(228) 295-8083
228-295-8083 · 2282958083 · Low complaint volume
Consumers have filed 2 complaints about calls from (228) 295-8083 with the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission, between Oct 20, 2026 and Oct 20, 2026. The most common topic is impostor calls (2 of 2 reports), and 100% of callers used a recorded message. All complaints with a location came from New York.
Complaint activity for (228) 295-8083
What callers from this number were about
Impostors pretend to be a government agency, a well-known company or even a relative. Government agencies do not demand payment by gift card, wire transfer or cryptocurrency. Hang up and call the agency or company back using a number you look up yourself.
Where the complaints came from
Cities named in complaints: New York, NY (2)
Latest complaints
| Date filed | Consumer location | Topic | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | New York, NY | Impostor calls | Recorded message | FTC |
| Oct 20, 2026 | New York, NY | Impostor calls | Recorded message | FTC |
Number details
- Formats
- (228) 295-8083 · 228-295-8083 · +1 228-295-8083 · 2282958083
- Area code
- 228 · Mississippi
- Rate center
- Biloxi, MS
- Originally assigned to
- Paetec Itel, LLC (prefix 228-295, since 2008)
- First and last complaint
- Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 20, 2026
The carrier shown is the company the prefix was first assigned to by the numbering administrator. Numbers are often ported to other carriers, and caller ID can be faked, so the real caller may be unrelated to this carrier or to the person who owns this number.
Your rights under the TCPA
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (47 U.S.C. § 227) lets consumers sue over certain prerecorded or autodialed calls made without consent, for $500 per violation, and courts may increase damages up to three times when the violation was willful or knowing.
For telemarketing calls to a number on the National Do Not Call Registry, a private claim generally requires more than one call within 12 months from the same company. Keep a record of dates, times and any company name the caller gave.
Want to take action over calls from (228) 295-8083? Find a New York attorney
General information only, not legal advice.
How to report an unwanted call
- Federal Trade Commission. Report telemarketing and robocalls at donotcall.gov or by calling 1-888-382-1222. These are the reports that feed most of this site.
- Federal Communications Commission. File an unwanted call or text complaint at consumercomplaints.fcc.gov.
- Your phone carrier. Most carriers offer free spam labeling and call blocking, and some let you forward spam texts to 7726 (SPAM).
- New York State. The Department of State Division of Consumer Protection enforces New York's Do Not Call law (General Business Law § 399-z) and reviews New Yorkers' complaints filed with the FTC. Details at dos.ny.gov/do-not-call.
Other reported numbers in area code 228
| Phone number | Complaints | Topic | Last reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| (228) 290-7062 | 4 | Impostor calls | Oct 19, 2026 |
| (228) 290-2120 | 4 | Impostor calls | Oct 19, 2026 |
| (228) 588-2725 | 3 | Impostor calls | Oct 15, 2026 |
| (228) 332-3195 | 4 | Other | Oct 15, 2026 |
| (228) 332-4972 | 8 | Dropped call or no message | Oct 14, 2026 |
| (228) 288-4294 | 3 | Dropped call or no message | Oct 13, 2026 |
| (228) 200-9838 | 3 | Dropped call or no message | Oct 13, 2026 |
| (228) 300-6857 | 3 | Dropped call or no message | Oct 13, 2026 |
Is this your number?
If you own (228) 295-8083 and believe it is being spoofed, tell your carrier and keep records of the complaints you receive. You can also contact us through the site to add context to this page.