WTTW impersonation calls: why they keep ringing!

Summary — +18729040036

Untrustworthy
Caller Name: TV station (claimed)
Caller Type: Unknown
Location: United States — Chicago, IL
Reviews: 4
Carrier: —, Region: Chicago, IL

Expert Opinion

Oddly enough, the pattern of daily rings without a voicemail points to a classic nuisance call strategy. Callers who claim affiliation with a TV station like WTTW often rely on caller ID spoofing to gain trust, yet they rarely leave a message and disappear after a brief ask‑for‑someone script. This behavior aligns with low‑cost telemarketing or scam operations that thrive on curiosity. Practical steps include adding the number to your device’s block list, registering with the national Do‑Not‑Call Registry, and never sharing personal details with unverified callers. If the call persists, report it to your carrier for possible trace and mitigation.

Caller Categories

Unknown
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Caller Names

TV station (claimed)
1×
Man
1×

Details

Location: United States — Chicago, IL
Number type: ratings.phone_number_type_list.2

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Recent Reports for (872) 904-0036

18729040036 TV station (claimed)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A claim was made by an individual purporting to be from a TV station, which raises questions about the authenticity of the call.

18729040036 Man
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The caller inquired about someone and claimed to be from WTTW

18729040036 Unknown
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This number calls me every day and never leaves a voicemail, so i blocked it

18729040036 Unknown
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The calls from this number result in no voicemail being left, and as a consequence, they have been blocked.

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