Is +12055828488 a scam?
We have received 1 user report flagging this number as suspicious.
Community Verdict
Potential Threat
This number has been reported 1 time for suspicious activity. Exercise extreme caution. Do not share personal information or payment details.
About this phone number
Deterministic analysis derived from the phone number itself and our threat database. No AI-generated guesses, no external assumptions.
- Area code 205
Area code 205 maps to Birmingham, AL. Be aware that scammers commonly spoof local-looking area codes to increase pickup rates, a tactic known as neighbor spoofing. The displayed area code may have no relationship to the caller's actual location.
- Database timeline
Added to the RecentScam database a week ago. Most recent report yesterday. Persistent activity spanning 9 days suggests an ongoing campaign rather than a single-event report.
FCC Unwanted Calls (U.S. FCC)
- Issue type
- Phone
- Contact method
- Wireless (cell phone/other mobile device)
- Complaint date
- May 14, 2026
Data above is sourced directly from FCC Unwanted Calls, an independent threat-intelligence provider. RecentScam aggregates this data; we do not generate or alter the source claims.
Recent Evidence
"Claims to be Zoey, a PR researcher for USA Today."
""Automated message claims victim has won a major lottery prize and needs to pay processing fees to claim winnings. Victim is directed to purchase gift cards to cover the claimed tax obligation.""
Safety Checklist: What to do next
Block the Number
Prevent future contact by blocking this caller immediately on your phone.
Freeze Credit
If you shared personal info, contact credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion).
Report to Carrier
Forward spam texts to 7726 (SPAM) to help carriers update their filters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is +12055828488 a scam?
Yes, +12055828488 has 1 community report in our database with a risk score of 45/100. We recommend not answering calls from this number.
Who called me from +12055828488?
Numbers flagged in threat-intelligence feeds and consumer-complaint databases are commonly used for robocalls, telemarketing, or fraud attempts. We recommend not calling back. Scammers often use one-ring or missed-call tricks to generate charges or confirm active numbers.
How do I block +12055828488?
On iPhone: go to Recent Calls, tap the (i) icon next to the number, then scroll down and tap 'Block this Caller'. On Android: open the Phone app, long-press the number, and select 'Block'. You can also contact your carrier to block at the network level.
Should I report this number?
Yes. Submitting a report above helps warn others and improves our database accuracy. You can also report unwanted calls to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov or to the FCC at consumercomplaints.fcc.gov.
Is it safe to call this number back?
No. If a number appears in our scam database, avoid calling back. Scammers use missed-call tactics to get victims to dial premium-rate numbers or to confirm active phone numbers for future targeting.
Data Sources: Records are sourced from public threat intelligence feeds (URLhaus, OpenPhish) and community scam reports (Reddit r/Scams, r/phishing). RecentScam does not independently verify all claims. The Risk Score is a calculated metric, not a legal judgment. To dispute a record, visit our Removal Request page.