Why That VFW‑Like Call Keeps Coming Back?

Summary — +14134974480

Risky
Caller Name: VFW
Caller Type: Non-profit organization
Location: United States
Reviews: 36

Expert Opinion

Ever wonder why a local 413‑497‑4480 keeps popping up on your caller ID? The pattern suggests a repeated outreach that claims to represent a veterans organization, often asking for donations and even knowing your first name. While some calls may be legitimate, the sheer frequency, lack of a live person, and pressure for money are classic hallmarks of a charity‑fundraising scam. Protect yourself by not sharing personal or financial details, hanging up on unsolicited requests, and reporting the number to your carrier or the FTC. Consider using a call‑blocking app and verify any veteran‑related appeals directly with the official VFW office before giving anything.

Caller Categories

Non-profit organization
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Unknown
Scam
Telemarketing
Silent Call

Caller Names

VFW
Call Center MA
VFW, Inc. (claimed)
VFW (or scam)
Veterans of foreign wars

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Recent Reports for (413) 497-4480

14134974480 Non-profit organization american vets

This call is from the American Veterans organization, seeking donations.

14134974480 Scam VFW, Inc. (claimed)

The caller, claiming to represent the VFW, insisted on sending mail for donations, which was done, but further investigation revealed this might be a scam by individuals posing as the VFW, with my number possibly having been sold.

14134974480 Non-profit organization VFW

I received a call supposedly from the VFW, requesting a $20 donation, and was unhappy when I asked for something in the mail instead of providing my credit card information.

14134974480 Non-profit organization centell?

I recieved a call from somone asking for donations, but they werent transparant about where the money was going, so I didnt donate

14134974480 Non-profit organization V.F.W.

a call was recieved from a number, it was a V.F.W looking for donations, they asked for me by name and it's a mystery how they got it

14134974480 Silent Call

Numerous calls from this number have been received, but none were answered

14134974480 Callcenter Call Center, MA

After missing a call from this number, which was identified as a call center in MA, I'm hoping they call back so I can respond accordingly.

14134974480 Silent Call Mesha

This number has been calling multiple times a day for the past week, and each time I answer, there is no one on the line.

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Since this is a local number, I tend to pick up, given that most of my contacts are saved in speed dial and my phone book, making it difficult to recall specific numbers.

14134974480 Unknown

Upon calling back, an 800 number was provided for further contact, and it became apparent that the calls were likely due to a past donation made by a roommate.

14134974480 Unknown RNK Communications

The number is supposidly serviced by RNK Communications out of Dedham, i spoke with them and they checked their records, but my caller id clearly said 413-497-4480, they claimed the caller must have 'cloaked' his caller ID, i will contact my phone company to investigate further

14134974480 Unknown not awaliable

I got a call from this number, they asked for someone who doesn't live in my household, i told them they had the wrong number, but they tried to keep talking, i asked how they got my unpublished number and they said it was automaticly generated, i ended the conversation and hung up.

14134974480 Telemarketing

This number keeps calling me every day, the person on the other end knows my name, which is creepy, and they are asking for money for veterans, but I'm on the no call list, so they shouldnt be calling me

14134974480 Non-profit organization

This number calls our home around two times daily, which is not only intrusive but also concerning, as the caller claims to know us by our first names and solicits donations for veterans, despite our registration on the no-call list.

14134974480 Non-profit organization VFW (or scam)

Multiple calls have been received from this number within a short time frame, prompting the question of how to stop them

14134974480 Non-profit organization MA American Vets pre-recorded lookin 4 $

Utilizing a computer, a highly effective solution emerges in the form of Stealth CallerID, which excels at filtering out undesired calls and simultaneously providing audible notifications for legitimate ones through the computer's speakers. Furthermore, this program offers the convenience of sending emails or text messages to inform users of missed calls when they are away, enabling them to selectively return calls from specific individuals.

14134974480 Scam Veterans association (claimed)

I got a call from these guys, and they claimed to be from a veterans association, saying we've donated to them in the past, but thats compleatly false, dont beleive them.

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I also recieve numerous calls from this place, it seems we are all on some list of potential scam victims, which is absolutly outragous, and thats a shame

14134974480 Telemarketing

I recieve multiple calls from this number daily, it's a huge pain, I dont answer if I dont recognize the number, but I wish there was a way to stop them

14134974480 Scam

After posting about this number, I found out it's a scam, same as another number I posted about

14134974480 Call Center MA

Recived a call last night from Call Center MA 413-497-4480, which is a bit suspisous

14134974480 Non-profit organization VFW

I recieved a call from this number on Labor Day, when i asked who was calling, they said 'tell him the VFW called' and hung up, it was suspicious, i called back and added my number to their do not call list, but the call-back number they gave me was different from the one someone else had to call

14134974480 Unknown

I received a call from a different number, 413-497-4480, and the caller asked for me by my first name, with 'ware' displayed on the caller ID.

14134974480 "Ware"

Daily calls from this number appear on my caller ID, originating from Ware, MA, yet no messages are left, and I have no connection to this area.

14134974480 Non-profit organization VFW

After calling back a missed number, an automated recording from the VFW national HQ was reached, indicating they had attempted to solicit a donation.

14134974480 Unknown

I frequently receive calls from this number, but I've learned to ignore them, as they never leave a message, and based on reports from others, it's clear that answering unknown numbers can be risky.

14134974480 Unknown 413-497-4480

For several consecutive days, this number has been calling, but whenever we answer, there's no one on the line.

14134974480 Non-profit organization Veterans of foreign wars

This phone number is from the veterans of foreign wars, so it's legit

14134974480 Prank Call

This number calls multiple times a day, but when answered, there's no response - we've taken to letting our kids talk to them or pressing the pound key until they hang up, which can be somewhat entertaining.

14134974480 Silent Call

I found a strange message on my answering machine, it was just a minute of silence, followed by a cough, and then they hung up, very bizzarre indeed

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