Imagine receiving a call that pretends to be your credit‑reporting agency, promising a lower interest rate on a card you never applied for. That scenario matches the bulk of complaints about 888‑397‑3742. Callers typically use a spoofed Experian ID, claim affiliation with “Credit Card Services,” and pressure you to press keys or share personal data. Red flags include no prior relationship, vague company name, urgent language, and requests for Social Security or card details. Hang up immediately, block the number, and verify any legitimate issue by contacting the official institution through a known phone line or website. Reporting the number to the FTC or your carrier can also help curb future spam.
I got a call from a guy who claim to be from Experion, he wanted my social security number, but i didnt trust him and block his number.
No message was left after the call, suggesting possible spoofing of this number
This number is listed on several sites as a phishing scam, so i blocked it, it was calling my cell
I answered a call from this number, which was marked as Experian, but it was a ridiculous credit card offer, i had added this number to my contacts before, didnt know they were capable of this, wish i could do somethin about it
I recently recieved a call from Experian, and I returned the call from my work phone while in the process of purchasing a car. The voicemail asked for my SSN, which seemed suspisous.
I received a call, but didn't answer, and they didn't leave a message; when I called back, an automatic system asked for my Social Security number, which I refused to provide.
My experience mirrors the one described, with similar outcomes and frustrations.
The caller requested my social security number as a means of verification, which raised concerns.
I received two calls from this number, but I didn't answer either time, and they didn't leave any messages.
A call from this number, allegedly the Experian Victim Assistance Center, was received, but seemed fraudulent, as my credit check revealed no issues
After receiving a call on my cell from 888-397-3742, which I didn't answer, I performed a reverse lookup and found it's associated with a scam from 'Experian'. Everyone should be cautious.
Although I couldn't answer the call from this number, I never returned it or left a message, as I always verify unknown numbers
After missing a call from this number, I called back and was presented with an automated message claiming to be from Experian, asking me to verify my identity by entering my social security number. I hung up and blocked the caller.
As a precautionary measure, I didn't answer the call but instead looked up the number on this site and subsequently blocked it to avoid potential scams.
A robotic voice called me to offer a lower credit card rate, which appears to be a pre-recorded scam
I received a call from this number, but I did not answer, and no message was left. Legitimate companies usually leave a message.
This number is for consumer report
the call from this number didnt leave a message, they just hang up
AT&T payment issues led to a search for a legitimate contact number, but the results were untrustworthy.
I received a letter notifying me of potential changes to my personal information and was advised to contact the listed number, thanks to everyone's feedback here.
My old Yahoo email account, which has been inactive for some time, has been receiving emails exclusively from Experian, and the website linked to these emails appears to be rooted in a suspicious domain.
I recieved a letter from blispay, they say i was turned down for credit card application, but i didnt apply for it, it sound like phishing to me, so i will just let it go.
I have absolutly no alergies, so why is epipen calling me at 3am, its rediculous, i just hung up on them.
The fact that a Care Credit representative provided this number for a credit check seems suspicious and raises questions about potential collaboration.
After recieving a call from this number, I searched it online and found that it's likely a spoofed Experian customer service number, so be cautious
Upon receiving a call from an unknown number, which turned out to be an automated Experian call asking for a social security number, it became clear this was a scam attempting to gather personal information.
I got a missed call from this number, and when I googled it, it said it was Experian customer service, but its probably a spoof or somthing
After receiving a missed call from this number, a Google search revealed it to be a legitimate Experian customer service number, but likely spoofed for phishing purposes, as Experian would not initiate direct contact.
This number is being used for spoofing purposes.
This number call my work phone, so i know it's a scam, didnt leave a message
