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(253) 265-9144
(253) 265-9144 is a landline / voip number from Gig Harbor, WA on a prefix assigned to CENTURYTEL OF WASHINGTON, INC. DBA CENTURYLINK. The FCC has 7 unwanted-call complaints on record for this number, most recently 2016-09-08.
Who called me from (253) 265-9144?
Carrier & location
- Type
- Landline / VoIP
- Assigned carrier
- CENTURYTEL OF WASHINGTON, INC. DBA CENTURYLINK
- Rate center
- Gig Harbor, WA
- Area code
- 253 — WA
- Time zone
- P
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 7 unwanted-call complaints naming (253) 265-9144 with the FCC, most recently on 2016-09-08, from 5 states (AR, CO, MO, NE, OK). Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data, public record.
Did this number call you? What was it?
FCC complaint log for (253) 265-9144
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-08 | Prerecorded Voice · Telemarketing (including do not call and spoofing) | Wireless (cell phone/other mobile device | MO |
| 2016-09-08 | Prerecorded Voice · Telemarketing (including do not call and spoofing) | Wireless (cell phone/other mobile device | MO |
| 2016-09-08 | Prerecorded Voice · Telemarketing (including do not call and spoofing) | Wireless (cell phone/other mobile device | CO |
| 2016-09-08 | Prerecorded Voice · Telemarketing (including do not call and spoofing) | Wireless (cell phone/other mobile device | CO |
| 2016-09-08 | Prerecorded Voice · Robocalls | Wireless (cell phone/other mobile device | AR |
| 2016-09-08 | Prerecorded Voice · Telemarketing (including do not call and spoofing) | Wireless (cell phone/other mobile device | OK |
| 2016-09-08 | Autodialed Live Voice Call · Robocalls | Wireless (cell phone/other mobile device | NE |
Is (253) 265-9144 a scam? Community reports
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Other reported numbers starting (253) 265
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 (253) 265-9144
Who called me from (253) 265-9144?
(253) 265-9144 is a landline / voip number on a prefix assigned to CENTURYTEL OF WASHINGTON, INC. DBA CENTURYLINK, based in Gig Harbor, WA. The FCC has logged 7 unwanted-call complaints against this number. Check the community reports on this page for first-hand accounts of what the call was about.
Is (253) 265-9144 a scam or robocall?
The FCC's public complaint data contains 7 complaints about unwanted calls from (253) 265-9144, including 7 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 (253) 265-9144 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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