Is +15167395690 a scam?
We have received 3 user reports flagging this number as suspicious.
Community Report
High Risk
This number has 3 community reports. This number carries a high risk score. Treat any contact from it as hostile: do not share personal or payment details, and do not act on its instructions.
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 516
Area code 516 maps to Nassau County / Long Island, NY. 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 6 weeks ago. Most recent report 5 weeks ago. Persistent activity spanning 8 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 18, 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
"The caller said she was a Chase representative. He stated that someone was likely using my phone number to make ZELLE payments from my account and asked me to repeat the incident number he had shared with me."
"The caller said he was a Chase representative. He stated that someone was likely using my phone number to make ZELLE payments from my account and asked me to repeat the incident number he had shared with me."
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 +15167395690 a scam?
+15167395690 has 3 community reports in our database with a risk score of 90/100. Exercise caution and avoid sharing personal or payment details.
Who is calling me from this number?
Numbers that appear in threat-intelligence and consumer-complaint data are commonly used for robocalls, telemarketing, or fraud. We recommend letting unknown numbers go to voicemail and not calling back.
Is it safe to call this number back?
Generally no. Returning a call to a flagged number can connect you to a premium-rate line or confirm your number is active, leading to more contact. If you must verify a claim, use the organisation's official number instead.
How do I block this number?
On iPhone: open Recent Calls, tap the (i) next to the number, then 'Block this Caller'. On Android: open the Phone app, press and hold the number, and choose 'Block'. You can also ask your carrier to block it at the network level.
Where should I report an unwanted or scam call?
Report unwanted calls to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov and the FCC at consumercomplaints.fcc.gov. If you lost money, also file with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov.
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.