Area code 828 · North Carolina
(828) 579-6302
828-579-6302 · 8285796302 · Moderate complaint volume
Consumers have filed 3 complaints about calls from (828) 579-6302 with the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission, between Sep 28, 2026 and Sep 28, 2026. The most common topic is impostor calls (2 of 3 reports), and 33% of callers used a recorded message. Complaints came from 3 states, which is typical of mass-dialing campaigns.
Complaint activity for (828) 579-6302
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: Waxahachie, TX (1) · Delaplane, VA (1) · Landrum, SC (1)
Latest complaints
| Date filed | Consumer location | Topic | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Landrum, SC | Impostor calls | Live caller | FTC |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Delaplane, VA | Other | Live caller | FTC |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Waxahachie, TX | Impostor calls | Recorded message | FTC |
Number details
- Formats
- (828) 579-6302 · 828-579-6302 · +1 828-579-6302 · 8285796302
- Area code
- 828 · North Carolina
- Rate center
- Asheville, NC
- Originally assigned to
- Suncom dba T-Mobile USA (prefix 828-579, since 2019)
- First and last complaint
- Sep 28, 2026 – Sep 28, 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 828
| Phone number | Complaints | Topic | Last reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| (828) 381-6306 | 7 | Debt reduction | Oct 19, 2026 |
| (828) 523-8445 | 3 | Other | Oct 11, 2026 |
| (828) 949-5185 | 5 | Other | Oct 9, 2026 |
| (828) 579-5727 | 3 | Impostor calls | Oct 5, 2026 |
| (828) 867-6009 | 3 | Impostor calls | Oct 5, 2026 |
| (828) 630-8479 | 3 | Dropped call or no message | Oct 1, 2026 |
| (828) 383-6162 | 3 | Other | Oct 1, 2026 |
| (828) 423-6560 | 5 | Impostor calls | Sep 21, 2026 |
Is this your number?
If you own (828) 579-6302 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.