TracFone callback scams — what to watch for!

Summary — +18003531842

Neutral
Caller Name: TracFone
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United States
Reviews: 113
Carrier: —, Region: —

Expert Opinion

Oddly, the same toll‑free line keeps popping up across dozens of carrier‑related complaints. Most users report hearing an automated voice that claims to verify account details or confirm a number transfer, yet the call often ends in silence or a brief message urging a callback. Because the prefix belongs to the TracFone family of MVNOs, legitimate support callbacks can originate from it, but scammers also spoof the number for port‑out fraud. To stay safe, treat any unsolicited request for personal data as suspicious, hang up, and contact the carrier through the official website or a known billing number. Block the caller in your phone, and file a report with the FCC or your state consumer agency if the call feels fraudulent.

Caller Categories

Scam
23×
Unknown
22×
Customer Service
14×
Company
12×
Telemarketing
10×

Caller Names

TracFone
Straight Talk
block
(scam)
Unknown

Details

Location: United States
Number type: ratings.phone_number_type_list.3

Rate this number — +18003531842

Recent Reports for (800) 353-1842

18003531842 Spam Protect my identity

I need to protect my identity and info from these scammers.

18003531842 Telemarketing Mitchell Martinelli

You might want to considder using TracFone or straight talk, its alot safer, maybe try Truecaller to, thats what I do

18003531842 Unknown PAMELA Penn

When using this phone to assist phoenix, they were warned not to utilize any of my information from this device

18003531842 Anonymous

It seems to me that commenting on phone numbers can be a covert way to communicate about someone else without their knowledge, which raises questions about the true purpose of these comments

18003531842 Scam TRACFONE WIRELESS

I dont even use tracfone, but i kept getting call from TRACFONE WIRELESS, finally i answered, the lady said she need to verify if my phone is working, i told her i dont use tracfone, she should know that.

18003531842 Scam

It was a spam call, they were looking for Kamala, but I couldnt understand their indian accent, dont know how they got past the screener

18003531842 Customer Service Allisonkimberly Smith

I also recieved a call that said it was from straight talk, but I dont suppost to have strait talk

18003531842 Scam debt reduction scam

The individual behind this number, 800-353-1842, attempted to scam me under the guise of debt reduction, heritage foundation, and Tracfone support, yet failed to identify themselves and had knowledge of my name.

18003531842 Customer Service

This number is associated with government phone assistance, allegedly provided by Laini

18003531842 Customer Service

It appears to be a customer service number

18003531842 Company

This number is associated with a Tracfone scam.

18003531842 Unknown

user provided information: beware

18003531842 Robocall

This number is being used for scamming purposes, employing spoofing techniques.

18003531842 Company

Company verifying customer details. Legit follow-up.

18003531842 Other

The information provided falls under the 'Other' category

18003531842

Allowing this number to go through may not be the best idea.

18003531842 Customer Service Total mobile

When I called, they answer for total mobile mobile wireless, but who is this number actually?

18003531842 Other

Users beware, thats the informations

18003531842 Company

This call was not spam, it was a requested call back, I had asked them to call me

18003531842 Company

This number is related to a wireless network

18003531842 Scam Cell Provider (scam)

A series of suspicious events unfolded yesterday afternoon when our landline received two messages from this number, allegedly from a cell provider, claiming we had ordered a phone number transfer, which was not the case.

18003531842 Scam Cell Provider (scam)

Yesterday, two messages were received from this number, with the caller ID displaying 'Cell Provider', claiming that a phone number transfer had been initiated, despite no such request being made, and the landline was subsequently found to be non-functional, requiring intervention from the service provider to restore

18003531842 Telemarketing

Unknown telemarketer pushing some warranty extension. Sounded scripted and insincere. I declined.

18003531842 Harassment Call

Frequent calls from this number have proven to be a significant nuisance.

18003531842 Scam

Following a previous scam attempt, this number is now calling, possibly in an effort to scam again

18003531842 Unknown

Uncertain about the purpose of the call.

18003531842 Other

User advice: exercise caution.

18003531842 Unknown

User warning: exercise caution

18003531842 Unknown

Caution is advised based on user input.

18003531842

If you dont know who this is then why do you have a service with them, take your complains to Yelp, this is not a review site

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