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Silent Spoof Calls: The Fake Smithsonian Scam
Summary — +12317322096
Caller Name: Smithsonian
Caller Type: Unknown
Location: United States — Michigan
Reviews: 29
Carrier: —, Region: Michigan
Expert Opinion
Yesterday afternoon, a wave of silent, short‑duration calls bearing a "Smithsonian" caller ID has been flooding phones across multiple states. These rings usually last 10‑20 seconds before dropping, leaving no voicemail or message. The pattern points to a spoofed ID used by scammers to generate long‑distance charges or test active lines. If you receive such calls, let them go to voicemail, avoid answering, and consider blocking the number. Report the nuisance to your carrier and file a complaint with the FTC or the FCC. Stay vigilant and never share personal info with unknown callers.
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Location: United States — Michigan
Number type: ratings.phone_number_type_list.2
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Recent Reports for (231) 732-2096
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This number has contacted me multiple times without leaving a message. When I attempt to return the call, the line is always busy. The caller ID suggests a connection to the National Museum of the American Indian, despite the area code being associated with Michigan rather than Washington D.C.
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The caller ID displayed 'NMAI,' which could be an abbreviation for the National Museum of American Indian. Despite this, I did not answer the call, and it's worth noting that I've recently started receiving calls from Washington D.C.
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The caller identification displayed Smithsomian
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Similar to the previous report, my Caller ID show 'Smithsonian', i've had this number blocked for year's, bad luck to all these scammer's.
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I heard a faint voice say 'well' and it sounded like a crowded room, the caller ID dispayed Smithsonian which seems odd sinc they are suppost to be in the 202 area code.
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After answering the call and remaining silent, the caller hung up after 20 seconds, likely testing to see if someone was home, similar to an earlier robocall from Poolesville, MD
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After answering a call from this number, there was a significant delay before the caller spoke. It's considered impolite to not be prepared to converse immediately after the recipient answers. Despite the initial awkwardness, we had a pleasant conversation, and the caller may have been genuinely representing the NMAI, a branch of the Smithsonian. However, I advised her to research the number online and consider using alternative contact methods.
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I answered a call from a number that displayed 'Smithsonian' on the Caller ID, but the caller hung up immediately without saying a word
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Given that long-distance calls can be made for free thanks to the internet, it's puzzling why phone companies still include it in their packages.
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Following numerous repeated calls from this caller over past several week's, I now pickup the phone and remains silent, after about 25 second's the line go's dead
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The caller ID displayed 'SMITHSONIAN' with a Michigan area code, indicating a potential scam
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Frequent calls from this number, purportedly from Morley MI according to Whitepages, though this is likely a ruse, as the calls seem fraudulent.
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My caller ID displays Smithsonian, and despite their daily calls, they never successfully connect with me.
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Daily calls from this number, supposedly the Smithsonian, have been blocked and met with silence.
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when i tried to block the number, it showed up again, the number is actualy a landline in Morley, Michigan near US 131, but i dont think it's the correct number, it seem's to come from somewhere else.
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The constant calls from a number identified as SMITHSONIAN are causing disturbance and distress, especially considering the health issues of a family member, and it's essential to find a way to stop these calls and file a complaint
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Daily calls from this number have prompted me to report it to the relevant authorities, as it likely constitutes a scam.
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For two weeks, this number has been calling almost daily, but the caller doesn't leave a message and I don't answer.
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SMITHSONIAN
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This number calls multiple times a week without leaving a message, with the caller ID showing SMITHSONIAN, and this behavior needs to stop.
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Upon recieving a call from this number, i chose to ignore it, they left a voice mail with somone talking then sudden silence for about 15 seconds.
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I keep receiving call from this number, and i want it to stop, it's really annoying
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Daily calls from this number, often multiple times, result in my answering machine picking up, yet no message is ever left.
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Over the last week, i recieved three calls from this number, the first one left a voicemail that i couldnt understand, the last two calls i picked up but there was just silence on the other end for about 10-15 seconds before they hung up.
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Daily calls from this number claim to be from the Smithsonian, and for the first time, a person spoke, requesting to talk to me by name, then abruptly ended the call.
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Throughout the day and night, I've received numerous calls from this private number, which always fails to leave a message; Comcast logs it as SDA Teleservice, and I've had enough.
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I recived calls from this number on 5-18 and 5-19, it showed up as SDA Teleservice on my COMCAST call log
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Apparently recieved a call on Sunday with alot of noise and possibily voices in the background, seemed like a butt dial or possibly somthing to do with the Rapture being delayed
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I recieve 3 call from this number, about a week apart, they call in the mid-afternoon, and dont leave enny message
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