The positive review posted above appears to be fabricated, and the entire setup seems designed to deceive and cause harm.
CenturyLink‑like calls: how to spot the scam! - +1 800-257-3500 ((800) 257-3500)
Summary — +18002573500
Caller Name: CenturyLink
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United States
Reviews: 14
Carrier: —, Region: —
Expert Opinion
Many users report that calls from +18002573500 claim to be CenturyLink reps offering free fiber upgrades. The pattern—multiple daily rings, inconsistent caller ID, and an Indian‑accented voice named Mary—matches common spoofing tactics. Callers often ask for personal details like SSNs, then hang up when pressed. To protect yourself, let the call go to voicemail, verify any offer by dialing the official CenturyLink number, and never share sensitive information. Use your phone’s block feature or a third‑party app, and file a complaint with the FTC or the FCC. Staying skeptical and blocking the number are the quickest defenses.
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Location: United States
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Recent Reports for (800) 257-3500
The caller had access to my husband's name and our address, which was concerning, but when I asked questions, they hung up on me.
currently with Century link but planing to swich to quantum fiber, they ask for my social secuity number to upgrade my internet but i didnt giv it
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The caller pretended to be from CenturyLink, offering a free fiber optic installation, despite my not living in a house; CenturyLink confirmed this is a scam, as their actual service would require an upgrade fee.
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Despite months of calls, often resulting in hang-ups, a recent call was answered, and an individual claiming to be 'Mary' from Century Link discussed installing free fiber optic services, which seemed suspicious given the recipient's living situation and the prolonged period of such calls.
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The inconsistency in the caller ID for this number, which sometimes displays as a company and other times as individual names, raises suspicions about its legitimacy.
I was contacted by Centurylink regarding a free internet service upgrade, and I opted for the complimentary upgrade, which has resulted in improved speeds without additional costs
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CenturyLink has verified this as a scam.
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The call was received at 8:00 AM.
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An excessive number of calls, 25 in a row, were made by this number over the course of two days
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I didnt bother to answer the call
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This number keep calling and hanging up, no message on the answering machine, just another scammer
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