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(423) 778-6542
(423) 778-6542 is a landline / voip number from Chattanooga, TN on a prefix assigned to BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL. The FCC has 6 unwanted-call complaints on record for this number, most recently 2020-02-17.
Who called me from (423) 778-6542?
Carrier & location
- Type
- Landline / VoIP
- Assigned carrier
- BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL
- Rate center
- Chattanooga, TN
- Area code
- 423 — TN
- Time zone
- EC
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 6 unwanted-call complaints naming (423) 778-6542 with the FCC, most recently on 2020-02-17. Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data, public record.
Did this number call you? What was it?
FCC complaint log for (423) 778-6542
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-17 | Abandoned Calls | Wired | TN |
| 2019-04-04 | Live Voice | Wired | TN |
| 2019-04-01 | Prerecorded Voice | Internet (VOIP) | TN |
| 2019-03-22 | Abandoned Calls | Wired | TN |
| 2018-12-28 | Prerecorded Voice | Wired | TN |
| 2018-12-17 | Live Voice | Wireless (cell phone/other mobile device | TN |
Is (423) 778-6542 a scam? Community reports
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Other reported numbers starting (423) 778
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 (423) 778-6542
Who called me from (423) 778-6542?
(423) 778-6542 is a landline / voip number on a prefix assigned to BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL, based in Chattanooga, TN. The FCC has logged 6 unwanted-call complaints against this number. Check the community reports on this page for first-hand accounts of what the call was about.
Is (423) 778-6542 a scam or robocall?
The FCC's public complaint data contains 6 complaints about unwanted calls from (423) 778-6542, including 2 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 (423) 778-6542 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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