Numbers with this prefix were first introduced in 2012.
While 5188888038 was originally issued with the info above, the owner of the phone number (518) 888-8038 may have transferred it through a process called porting.Caller type: Scammer/Fraudster
And once it get expired after that you will be taken under custody by the local cops as there are four serious allegations pressed on your name at this moment. We would request you to get back to us so that we can discuss about this case before taking any legal action against you. The number to reach us is 518-888-8038. I repeat 518-888-8038. Thank you."
MichiganCaller type: Unknown
Called IRS back. Indian accent man. Said this is IRS. I said hello slowly. He hung up. I called again said hello regularly. He hung up again. I wanted to sell him solar panels and offer free home modeling estimate.
New JerseyCaller type: Unknown
said I was being sued and to call immediately. When I called, I told them I would be getting an attorney if they didn't stop calling. Very threatening, told me I had better get a hold of a good one. I hung up on them but they called me back 2 hrs later. Let it go to voice mail, same message as last time.
PennsylvaniaThe recorded call states that the I R S is contacting me and I must call them back immediately or face charges.
Caller type: Unknown
Very threatening call, said I risk a warrant if I don't pay $2K right now...and that I owe $6,700
New York
