8473051849
Phone number 8473051849 area code and prefix assignment information:
| Country |  United States |
|---|---|
| Location | ILLINOIS |
| Rate Center | ARLIGTNHTS |
| Carrier | LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - IL |
Is 847-305-1849 a scam or spam call?
Still being used
I received a call from this number at 9a unrecognized and i didn’t answer. I looked up the number and found it was already on the robo call list, so it is still being used
Phishing scam. Heavy Indian accent. Does not explain why. Wants personal information of employees.
Called to verify employment for a past employee, super thick INdiam accent. Noted to be a scammer right away.
Received a call from this number to verify a former employee. They left a message. I returned the call, and gave them the information that they needed. This is an employment background check service. Since I'm in the HR department I've had to respond to many of these from different companies. This one isn't any different.
Asked me to verify employment. Very heavy accent, knew my name and other personal information. I hung up. I HATE SCAM CALLS!!
SCAM!!!! Asked me to verify employment for a person I didn't know. They knew my number, my email, my name and me Realtor company I work with. Very thick accent and not from America. Asked for me to verify his employment as well as my last 4 social and HR number. Realtor's don't use HR companies, we are self employed. I told her she was out of her ** mind and to don't call me again. I HATE SCAMMERS!!!
Said was calling to verify receipt of email to verify employment. Had my name and correct email and name of former employee
Called to verify receipt of email (not received) to verify employment. Had my name, correct email and name of former employee
The FTC has logged 12 complaints against 847-305-1849. 50% of complaints identified the call as a robocall or recorded message. The last of these complaints was submitted on May 16, 2025. Complaints came from 11 states, including North Carolina, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky and Mississippi. The cities with the most complaints were Charlotte, Aurora, Grayslake and Hernando.
Call Subjects
| Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | 5 complaints 42% |
| Other | 3 complaints 25% |
| Warranties & protection plans | 2 complaints 17% |
| No Subject Provided | 1 complaint 8% |
| Dropped call or no message | 1 complaint 8% |
Complaints by Month
Recent FTC Complaints
| Call date | Type | Reported from |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2025 | Dropped call or no message | Grayslake, Illinois |
| Jun 29, 2022 | Other | Kentucky |
| Oct 19, 2021 | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | North Carolina |
| Sep 30, 2021 | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Tennessee |
| Sep 21, 2021 | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Aug 18, 2021 | Other | Boalsburg, Pennsylvania |
| Nov 11, 2020 | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Idaho |
| Oct 23, 2020 | Warranties & protection plans | Hernando, Mississippi |
| Jul 14, 2020 | Warranties & protection plans | Nokesville, Virginia |
| Feb 20, 2020 | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | New York |
Who called me from phone number +1 (847) 305-1849?
Based on area code 847, phone number is located in Illinois, United States. The 305 prefix was originally assigned to the ARLIGTNHTS rate center, serving Arlington Heights and its surrounding areas.
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Heavy Indian Accent wanted employment verification of an employee/previous employee. I hung up the first time and they called right back. Wants personal information... *Phishing Scam*