Many callers claim to be Experian, yet the number 1‑800‑397‑3742 is repeatedly described as a credit‑monitoring scam. Callers pressure you to pay fees for identity‑theft fixes, credit‑score boosts, or "lifetime" protection that you can obtain for free directly from the bureau. Never share personal data like Social Security, credit‑card numbers, or banking details unless you have independently verified the company’s official contact info. Check Experian’s real phone number on its website before dialing, and use the official number for any service. If you suspect fraud, hang up, block the caller, and file a complaint with the FTC or your state consumer protection agency to help stop the report of these scams.
An attempt to contact Experian resulted in reaching a different company, where a woman tried to resolve a credit issue by demanding a $300 payment and obtained sensitive information such as SSN and credit card details, which turned out to be a scam, raising concerns about identity theft.
I'm shocked, i got this number from Wells Fargo auto becaus i had a problem.
Experian used to own this number, but now it's being used by strong credit companys and still alot of website says it's an experian number