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(201) 285-1836
(201) 285-1836 is a landline / voip number from Bayonne, NJ on a prefix assigned to PAETEC ITEL, LLC. The FCC has 41 unwanted-call complaints on record for this number, most recently 2017-07-27.
Who called me from (201) 285-1836?
Carrier & location
- Type
- Landline / VoIP
- Assigned carrier
- PAETEC ITEL, LLC
- Rate center
- Bayonne, NJ
- Area code
- 201 — NJ
- Time zone
- E
This prefix is assigned to a wireline or VoIP operator. VoIP lines are cheap to obtain in bulk, which makes them a common vehicle for spam and scam calling campaigns. Carrier assignment shows who the prefix was allocated to; numbers can be ported, and caller ID can be spoofed.
FCC complaint history
Consumers filed 41 unwanted-call complaints naming (201) 285-1836 with the FCC, most recently on 2017-07-27, from 8 states (AZ, CA, FL, IL, KY, MA). Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data, public record.
Did this number call you? What was it?
FCC complaint log for (201) 285-1836
The most recent unwanted-call complaints US consumers filed with the FCC naming this number — type of issue, contact method, and the state the complaint came from. Public record, imported nightly.
| Date | Call type | Method | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-07-27 | Prerecorded Voice | Wired | CA |
| 2017-07-27 | Prerecorded Voice | Wired | AZ |
| 2017-07-25 | Abandoned Calls | Internet (VOIP) | MA |
| 2017-07-24 | Prerecorded Voice | Wireless (cell phone/other mobile device | CA |
| 2017-07-20 | Prerecorded Voice | Wireless (cell phone/other mobile device | WA |
| 2017-07-19 | Prerecorded Voice | Wireless (cell phone/other mobile device | KY |
| 2017-07-19 | Prerecorded Voice | Internet (VOIP) | MA |
| 2017-07-14 | Abandoned Calls | Wired | IL |
| 2017-07-13 | Live Voice | Wireless (cell phone/other mobile device | FL |
| 2017-07-12 | Prerecorded Voice | Internet (VOIP) | CA |
Is (201) 285-1836 a scam? Community reports
No community reports for (201) 285-1836 yet. If this number called you, you're likely the first — leave a report below and help the next person who searches it.
Other reported numbers starting (201) 285
Robocall campaigns often rotate through a block of numbers on the same prefix — if several neighbors have complaints too, that's campaign behavior.
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FAQs about (201) 285-1836
Who called me from (201) 285-1836?
(201) 285-1836 is a landline / voip number on a prefix assigned to PAETEC ITEL, LLC, based in Bayonne, NJ. The FCC has logged 41 unwanted-call complaints against this number. Check the community reports on this page for first-hand accounts of what the call was about.
Is (201) 285-1836 a scam or robocall?
The FCC's public complaint data contains 41 complaints about unwanted calls from (201) 285-1836, including 16 categorized as robocalls. That is a strong signal, but not proof — read the community reports and never share personal or payment information with an unsolicited caller.
Should I call (201) 285-1836 back?
Only if you were expecting the call or the community reports identify a legitimate business. Never call back numbers that left no voicemail — if it mattered, they'll leave a message. One-ring "callback" scams rely on curiosity dials to premium international routes.
How do I block this number?
On iPhone: open Recents, tap the ⓘ next to the number, choose "Block this Caller". On Android: open the Phone app, long-press the call, choose Block/Report spam. Your carrier's free tools (AT&T ActiveArmor, Verizon Call Filter, T-Mobile Scam Shield) block entire spam campaigns, not just one number.
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