Area code 716 · New York
(716) 942-0273
716-942-0273 · 7169420273 · Low complaint volume
Consumers have filed 2 complaints about calls from (716) 942-0273 with the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission, between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 4, 2026. The most common topic is impostor calls (1 of 2 reports), and 100% of callers used a recorded message. All complaints with a location came from New York.
Complaint activity for (716) 942-0273
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: Tonawanda, NY (2)
Latest complaints
| Date filed | Consumer location | Topic | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Tonawanda, NY | Debt reduction | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Tonawanda, NY | Impostor calls | Recorded message | FTC |
Number details
- Formats
- (716) 942-0273 · 716-942-0273 · +1 716-942-0273 · 7169420273
- Area code
- 716 · New York
- Rate center
- Westvalley, NY
- Originally assigned to
- Citizens Telecomm Co of Ny dba Frontier Comm of Ny (prefix 716-942, since 2026)
- First and last complaint
- Sep 4, 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 (716) 942-0273? 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 716
| Phone number | Complaints | Topic | Last reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| (716) 423-2110 | 3 | Impostor calls | Oct 20, 2026 |
| (716) 612-8433 | 5 | Debt reduction | Oct 19, 2026 |
| (716) 274-8296 | 2 | Dropped call or no message | Oct 19, 2026 |
| (716) 583-8798 | 2 | Lotteries, prizes & sweepstakes | Oct 17, 2026 |
| (716) 358-0965 | 2 | Computer & tech support | Oct 15, 2026 |
| (716) 865-1028 | 2 | Dropped call or no message | Oct 15, 2026 |
| (716) 703-1955 | 2 | Other | Oct 15, 2026 |
| (716) 267-2958 | 2 | Other | Oct 15, 2026 |
Is this your number?
If you own (716) 942-0273 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.