Area code 240 · Maryland
(240) 653-5838
240-653-5838 · 2406535838 · Moderate complaint volume
Consumers have filed 5 complaints about calls from (240) 653-5838 with the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission, between Aug 11, 2026 and Sep 4, 2026. Most reports do not name a specific topic. Complaints came from 2 states, which is typical of mass-dialing campaigns.
Complaint activity for (240) 653-5838
What callers from this number were about
If you do not recognize a caller, let the call go to voicemail. Legitimate callers usually leave a message, and you can call them back using a number you have verified yourself.
Where the complaints came from
Cities named in complaints: Seattle, WA (4) · Thousand Oaks, CA (1)
Latest complaints
| Date filed | Consumer location | Topic | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Seattle, WA | Not specified | Text message | FCC |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Thousand Oaks, CA | Not specified | Text message | FCC |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Seattle, WA | Not specified | Text message | FCC |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Seattle, WA | Not specified | Text message | FCC |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Seattle, WA | Not specified | Text message | FCC |
Number details
- Formats
- (240) 653-5838 · 240-653-5838 · +1 240-653-5838 · 2406535838
- Area code
- 240 · Maryland
- Originally assigned to
- Peerless Network of Maryland, LLC (prefix 240-653, since 2026)
- First and last complaint
- Aug 11, 2026 – Sep 4, 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 (240) 653-5838? Find a New York attorney
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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).
- Your state attorney general. Most states have a consumer protection office that takes complaints about telemarketing and scams.
Other reported numbers in area code 240
| Phone number | Complaints | Topic | Last reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| (240) 582-2901 | 4 | Other | Oct 9, 2026 |
| (240) 318-9545 | 4 | Other | Oct 5, 2026 |
| (240) 594-0527 | 3 | Not specified | Sep 28, 2026 |
| (240) 509-5501 | 3 | Impostor calls | Sep 28, 2026 |
| (240) 730-3601 | 3 | Other | Sep 18, 2026 |
| (240) 359-4113 | 3 | Impostor calls | Sep 14, 2026 |
| (240) 443-2675 | 3 | Debt reduction | Sep 14, 2026 |
| (240) 769-7894 | 4 | Not specified | Aug 29, 2026 |
Is this your number?
If you own (240) 653-5838 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.