Who called you?
(859) 846-5238
(859) 846-5238 is a landline / voip number from Midway, KY on a prefix assigned to WINDSTREAM KENTUCKY EAST, INC. - LEXINGTON. The FCC has 16 unwanted-call complaints on record for this number, most recently 2016-09-15.
Who called me from (859) 846-5238?
Carrier & location
- Type
- Landline / VoIP
- Assigned carrier
- WINDSTREAM KENTUCKY EAST, INC. - LEXINGTON
- Rate center
- Midway, KY
- Area code
- 859 — KY
- 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 16 unwanted-call complaints naming (859) 846-5238 with the FCC, most recently on 2016-09-15, from 12 states (AZ, CA, CT, FL, NE, NV). Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data, public record.
Did this number call you? What was it?
FCC complaint log for (859) 846-5238
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-15 | Live Voice · Telemarketing (including do not call and spoofing) | Wireless (cell phone/other mobile device | CT |
| 2016-08-24 | Live Voice · Telemarketing (including do not call and spoofing) | Internet (VOIP) | PA |
| 2016-08-10 | Live Voice · Telemarketing (including do not call and spoofing) | Wired | FL |
| 2016-08-09 | Abandoned Calls · Robocalls | Wired | PA |
| 2016-07-21 | Live Voice · Telemarketing (including do not call and spoofing) | Wired | NV |
| 2016-07-19 | Live Voice · Telemarketing (including do not call and spoofing) | Wireless (cell phone/other mobile device | VA |
| 2016-05-25 | Live Voice · Telemarketing (including do not call and spoofing) | Wired | FL |
| 2016-04-13 | Live Voice · Telemarketing (including do not call and spoofing) | Wired | AZ |
| 2016-04-08 | Live Voice · Telemarketing (including do not call and spoofing) | Wired | NE |
| 2016-04-07 | Live Voice · Telemarketing (including do not call and spoofing) | Internet (VOIP) | TX |
Is (859) 846-5238 a scam? Community reports
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Other reported numbers starting (859) 846
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FAQs about (859) 846-5238
Who called me from (859) 846-5238?
(859) 846-5238 is a landline / voip number on a prefix assigned to WINDSTREAM KENTUCKY EAST, INC. - LEXINGTON, based in Midway, KY. The FCC has logged 16 unwanted-call complaints against this number. Check the community reports on this page for first-hand accounts of what the call was about.
Is (859) 846-5238 a scam or robocall?
The FCC's public complaint data contains 16 complaints about unwanted calls from (859) 846-5238, including 1 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 (859) 846-5238 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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