Area code 805 · California
(805) 637-7243
805-637-7243 · 8056377243 · High complaint volume
Consumers have filed 36 complaints about calls from (805) 637-7243 with the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission, between May 20, 2025 and Oct 19, 2026. The most common topic is debt reduction (9 of 36 reports), and 91% of callers used a recorded message. Complaints came from 18 states, which is typical of mass-dialing campaigns.
Complaint activity for (805) 637-7243
What callers from this number were about
Debt relief companies that sell by phone are not allowed to charge fees before they actually settle or reduce your debt. Unsolicited robocalls offering to lower your credit card interest rate are a common scam: never give a card number or Social Security number to an unexpected caller.
Where the complaints came from
Cities named in complaints: Manhattan Beach, CA (4) · Clearlake, CA (2) · Sylmar, CA (1) · Buford, GA (1) · Princeton, NJ (1) · Roseburg, OR (1) · Wilson, WI (1) · Warren, OH (1) · Garland, TX (1) · Hummelstown, PA (1) · Louisville, KY (1) · Kittery, ME (1)
Latest complaints
| Date filed | Consumer location | Topic | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | FL | Other | Recorded message | FTC |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Clearlake, CA | Debt reduction | Recorded message | FTC |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Garland, TX | Warranties & protection plans | Recorded message | FTC |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Roseburg, OR | Other | Recorded message | FTC |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Clearlake, CA | Debt reduction | Recorded message | FTC |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Saugus, MA | Other | Recorded message | FTC |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Meyersdale, PA | Vacation & timeshares | Recorded message | FTC |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Manhattan Beach, CA | Other | Recorded message | FTC |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Port Richey, FL | Other | Recorded message | FTC |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Manhattan Beach, CA | Other | Recorded message | FTC |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Manhattan Beach, CA | Debt reduction | Recorded message | FTC |
| Oct 7, 2026 | WI | Other | Recorded message | FTC |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Manhattan Beach, CA | Other | Recorded message | FTC |
| Oct 4, 2026 | San Antonio, TX | Other | Recorded message | FTC |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Ocala, FL | Other | Live caller | FTC |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Coconut Creek, FL | Debt reduction | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 29, 2026 | TX | Other | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Louisville, KY | Impostor calls | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 25, 2026 | CA | Impostor calls | Live caller | FTC |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Warren, OH | Debt reduction | – | FTC |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Princeton, NJ | Other | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Sylmar, CA | Debt reduction | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Polk, OH | Debt reduction | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Baltimore, MD | Not specified | Recorded message | FCC |
| Sep 16, 2026 | FL | Other | Recorded message | FTC |
Showing the 25 most recent of 36 complaints.
Linked call-back numbers
In FCC complaints, consumers can record the number the caller asked them to call back. These links show how numbers are used together in the same campaign.
- Callers from (805) 637-7243 gave out (866) 450-5552 (1 report)
- Callers from (805) 637-7243 gave out (833) 508-3193 (1 report)
- Callers from (805) 637-7243 gave out (321) 499-1639 (1 report)
Number details
- Formats
- (805) 637-7243 · 805-637-7243 · +1 805-637-7243 · 8056377243
- Area code
- 805 · California
- Rate center
- Sanbarbara, CA
- Originally assigned to
- T-Mobile USA, Inc. (prefix 805-637, since 2001)
- First and last complaint
- May 20, 2025 – Oct 19, 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 (805) 637-7243? 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 805
| Phone number | Complaints | Topic | Last reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| (805) 321-8829 | 4 | Debt reduction | Oct 19, 2026 |
| (805) 613-7542 | 5 | Other | Oct 18, 2026 |
| (805) 697-4135 | 2 | Impostor calls | Oct 9, 2026 |
| (805) 979-5500 | 2 | Impostor calls | Oct 7, 2026 |
| (805) 275-6544 | 3 | Debt reduction | Oct 6, 2026 |
| (805) 939-5572 | 3 | Other | Oct 6, 2026 |
| (805) 244-6022 | 3 | Impostor calls | Oct 2, 2026 |
| (805) 637-7456 | 10 | Impostor calls | Sep 28, 2026 |
Is this your number?
If you own (805) 637-7243 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.