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(979) 696-8159
(979) 696-8159 is a landline / voip number from Bryan-College Station, TX on a prefix assigned to FRONTIER SOUTHWEST INC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF TEXAS. The FCC has 27 unwanted-call complaints on record for this number, most recently 2015-06-01.
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Carrier & location
- Type
- Landline / VoIP
- Assigned carrier
- FRONTIER SOUTHWEST INC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF TEXAS
- Rate center
- Bryan-College Station, TX
- Area code
- 979 — TX
- Time zone
- C
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 27 unwanted-call complaints naming (979) 696-8159 with the FCC, most recently on 2015-06-01, from 12 states (CA, FL, GA, MA, MN, MO). Source: FCC Consumer Complaint Data, public record.
Did this number call you? What was it?
FCC complaint log for (979) 696-8159
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-01 | Live Voice · Telemarketing (including do not call and spoofing) | Wireless (cell phone/other mobile device | OK |
| 2015-05-11 | Live Voice · Telemarketing (including do not call and spoofing) | Wired | OH |
| 2015-04-30 | Live Voice · Telemarketing (including do not call and spoofing) | Wired | PA |
| 2015-04-29 | Live Voice · Telemarketing (including do not call and spoofing) | Wired | NE |
| 2015-04-23 | Live Voice · Telemarketing (including do not call and spoofing) | Wired | MA |
| 2015-04-23 | Prerecorded Voice · Robocalls | Wired | WI |
| 2015-04-17 | Live Voice · Telemarketing (including do not call and spoofing) | Internet (VOIP) | NM |
| 2015-04-11 | Live Voice · Telemarketing (including do not call and spoofing) | Wired | FL |
| 2015-04-10 | Live Voice · Telemarketing (including do not call and spoofing) | Wired | TX |
| 2015-04-08 | Live Voice · Telemarketing (including do not call and spoofing) | Wired | GA |
Is (979) 696-8159 a scam? Community reports
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FAQs about (979) 696-8159
Who called me from (979) 696-8159?
(979) 696-8159 is a landline / voip number on a prefix assigned to FRONTIER SOUTHWEST INC DBA FRONTIER COMM OF TEXAS, based in Bryan-College Station, TX. The FCC has logged 27 unwanted-call complaints against this number. Check the community reports on this page for first-hand accounts of what the call was about.
Is (979) 696-8159 a scam or robocall?
The FCC's public complaint data contains 27 complaints about unwanted calls from (979) 696-8159, including 3 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 (979) 696-8159 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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