Area code 516 · New York
(516) 842-1939
516-842-1939 · 5168421939 · Low complaint volume
Consumers have filed 2 complaints about calls from (516) 842-1939 with the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission, between Sep 16, 2026 and Oct 16, 2026. Most reports do not name a specific topic, and 0% of callers used a recorded message. All complaints with a location came from New York.
Complaint activity for (516) 842-1939
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: Valley Stream, NY (1) · Massapequa, NY (1)
Latest complaints
| Date filed | Consumer location | Topic | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | Massapequa, NY | Other | Live caller | FTC |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Valley Stream, NY | Other | Live caller | FTC |
Number details
- Formats
- (516) 842-1939 · 516-842-1939 · +1 516-842-1939 · 5168421939
- Area code
- 516 · New York
- Originally assigned to
- Vonage America LLC (prefix 516-842, since 2020)
- First and last complaint
- Sep 16, 2026 – Oct 16, 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 (516) 842-1939? 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 516
| Phone number | Complaints | Topic | Last reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| (516) 220-9458 | 2 | Not specified | Oct 21, 2026 |
| (516) 980-3959 | 2 | Not specified | Oct 20, 2026 |
| (516) 518-6951 | 2 | Impostor calls | Oct 20, 2026 |
| (516) 774-8365 | 10 | Lotteries, prizes & sweepstakes | Oct 20, 2026 |
| (516) 631-0592 | 2 | Other | Oct 19, 2026 |
| (516) 299-9705 | 2 | Lotteries, prizes & sweepstakes | Oct 18, 2026 |
| (516) 402-7568 | 2 | Lotteries, prizes & sweepstakes | Oct 17, 2026 |
| (516) 597-5877 | 2 | Home improvement & cleaning | Oct 17, 2026 |
Is this your number?
If you own (516) 842-1939 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.