Toll-free number
(844) 502-1228
844-502-1228 · 8445021228 · High complaint volume
Consumers have filed 18 complaints about calls from (844) 502-1228 with the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission, between Sep 28, 2026 and Oct 16, 2026. The most common topic is debt reduction (7 of 18 reports), and 89% of callers used a recorded message. Complaints came from 10 states, which is typical of mass-dialing campaigns.
Complaint activity for (844) 502-1228
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: San Antonio, TX (2) · Topeka, KS (2) · San Diego, CA (1) · Union City, PA (1) · Houston, TX (1) · Nc, NC (1) · Plant City, FL (1) · Parsippany, NJ (1)
Latest complaints
| Date filed | Consumer location | Topic | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | CA | Impostor calls | Recorded message | FTC |
| Oct 16, 2026 | CA | Impostor calls | Recorded message | FTC |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Topeka, KS | Debt reduction | Recorded message | FTC |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Nc, NC | Debt reduction | Recorded message | FTC |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Houston, TX | Impostor calls | Recorded message | FTC |
| Oct 1, 2026 | MA | Work from home & money-making | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 29, 2026 | CT | Impostor calls | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 29, 2026 | NJ | Impostor calls | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Union City, PA | Other | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 28, 2026 | San Diego, CA | Other | Live caller | FTC |
| Sep 28, 2026 | TX | Other | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 28, 2026 | TX | Other | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 28, 2026 | San Antonio, TX | Debt reduction | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 28, 2026 | San Antonio, TX | Other | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Topeka, KS | Debt reduction | Live caller | FTC |
| Sep 28, 2026 | MI | Debt reduction | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Parsippany, NJ | Debt reduction | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Plant City, FL | Debt reduction | Recorded message | FTC |
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.
- (585) 874-8427 gave out (844) 502-1228 as a call-back number (1 report)
Number details
- Formats
- (844) 502-1228 · 844-502-1228 · +1 844-502-1228 · 8445021228
- Area code
- 844 (toll-free)
- First and last complaint
- Sep 28, 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 (844) 502-1228? Find a New York attorney
General information only, not legal advice. The attorney directory currently covers New York.
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 844
| Phone number | Complaints | Topic | Last reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| (844) 673-8461 | 3 | Impostor calls | Oct 21, 2026 |
| (844) 706-3387 | 3 | Debt reduction | Oct 20, 2026 |
| (844) 594-0225 | 3 | Impostor calls | Oct 20, 2026 |
| (844) 502-3212 | 4 | Debt reduction | Oct 20, 2026 |
| (844) 735-1083 | 7 | Impostor calls | Oct 20, 2026 |
| (844) 650-2728 | 4 | Debt reduction | Oct 20, 2026 |
| (844) 502-3240 | 6 | Debt reduction | Oct 20, 2026 |
| (844) 515-1297 | 6 | Debt reduction | Oct 20, 2026 |
Is this your number?
If you own (844) 502-1228 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.