Area code 253 · Washington
(253) 299-8539
253-299-8539 · 2532998539 · Moderate complaint volume
Consumers have filed 4 complaints about calls from (253) 299-8539 with the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission, between Sep 4, 2026 and Oct 1, 2026. The most common topic is dropped call or no message (1 of 4 reports), and 50% of callers used a recorded message. Complaints came from 2 states, which is typical of mass-dialing campaigns.
Complaint activity for (253) 299-8539
What callers from this number were about
Silent or dropped calls often come from automated dialers checking whether a line is active. Answering or calling back can confirm that your number is in use and lead to more calls.
Where the complaints came from
Cities named in complaints: Egg Harbor City, NJ (2) · Jersey City, NJ (1)
Latest complaints
| Date filed | Consumer location | Topic | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Jersey City, NJ | Other | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Egg Harbor City, NJ | Dropped call or no message | Live caller | FTC |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Egg Harbor City, NJ | Not specified | Live caller | FCC |
| Sep 4, 2026 | TX | Other | Recorded message | FTC |
Number details
- Formats
- (253) 299-8539 · 253-299-8539 · +1 253-299-8539 · 2532998539
- Area code
- 253 · Washington
- Rate center
- Sumner, WA
- Originally assigned to
- Electric Lightwave LLC dba Allstream (prefix 253-299, since 2003)
- First and last complaint
- Sep 4, 2026 – Oct 1, 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.
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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 253
| Phone number | Complaints | Topic | Last reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| (253) 444-9647 | 3 | Dropped call or no message | Oct 19, 2026 |
| (253) 412-4697 | 3 | Lotteries, prizes & sweepstakes | Oct 7, 2026 |
| (253) 561-8498 | 3 | Debt reduction | Sep 18, 2026 |
| (253) 785-8371 | 3 | Dropped call or no message | Sep 13, 2026 |
| (253) 369-2088 | 3 | Dropped call or no message | Sep 13, 2026 |
| (253) 367-2428 | 4 | Other | Sep 8, 2026 |
| (253) 498-7868 | 3 | Not specified | Nov 5, 2025 |
| (253) 386-2442 | 2 | Not specified | Apr 28, 2025 |
Is this your number?
If you own (253) 299-8539 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.